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Am. Studies, Unit 1 Lit Essay
Literature Essay: Based on the literature in this unit, explore ONE author’s view of American freedom.
Possible thesis statements:
This author would agree (or disagree) that American freedom is something to boast about.
This author would claim that there is too much (or too little) freedom.
This author would claim there are specific problems (or benefits) to the American system of government.
This author would propose changes to the American system.
Specific examples, details, and quotations from the author’s work should be used to support the thesis of the essay. This essay should be a minimum of 500-600 words.
I. Introduction:
1. lead statement:________________________________________________
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2. explain the lead:_______________________________________________
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3. overview/summary of the author or one of his her works:______________
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4. thesis statement:_______________________________________________
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II. First reason supporting the thesis
1. statement of reason:____________________________________________
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2. supporting detail – explain fully the reason:_________________________
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3. elaboration / quotes from the book:________________________________
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4. commentary:_________________________________________________
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III. Second reason supporting the thesis
1. statement of reason:____________________________________________
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2. supporting detail – explain fully the reason:_________________________
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3. elaboration / quotes from the book:________________________________
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4. commentary:_________________________________________________
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IV. Third reason supporting the thesis
1. statement of reason:____________________________________________
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2. supporting detail – explain fully the reason:_________________________
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3. elaboration / quotes from the book:________________________________
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4. commentary:_________________________________________________
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V. Conclusion
1. restate the thesis in different words:______________________________
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2. briefly restate reasons of support:________________________________
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3. make text-to-world/ text-to-self connection:________________________
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4. hook back to the lead statement:________________________________
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