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Introduction
Hook: (quote, question, interesting fact, description, illustration)
Introduce the prompt ________________________________________________
Explain why this issue is important ________________________________________________________
Thesis: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Body Paragraphs
#1
Introduce:
Cite:
Elaborate/Explain
Defend:
#2
Introduce:
Cite:
Elaborate/Explain
Defend:
#3 Counterpoint
Introduce: Some people may say that ____________________________. However, ____________________________________________________________________________________.
Cite:
Elaborate/Explain:
Defend:
Conclusion:
Refer back to opening_________________________________________________________________
Restate the importance of the issue _________________________________________________
End with a zinger (like a hook) ______________________________________________________
Synthesis Outline
I. Introduction
a. Use of an engaging opening strategy
b. Introduce the prompt USING YOUR OWN WORDS!!!
c. WHY is this an important idea/concern/issue to discuss
d. THESIS –Clear and to the point
e.
II. Body paragraphs
a. Support Point #1 using ICED STRATEGY
i. Introduce the topic with an original sentence
ii. Cite your source – Introductory phrase + source that supports your idea.
iii. Elaborate on how the citation supports your topic
iv. Defend your thesis—connect back to the prompt. BE SPECIFIC
b. Support point #2 using ICED STRATEGY
i. Introduce the topic with an original sentence
ii. Cite your source – Introductory phrase + source that supports your idea.
iii. Elaborate on how the citation supports your topic
iv. Defend your thesis – connect back to the prompt. BE SPECIFIC
c. Rebuttal/Counterpoint
i. Topic with transitions: “Some people say… or It can be argued that” …HOWEVER (Introduction of point #4)
ii. Cite a source that supports your idea
iii. Elaborate on how the citation supports your idea.
iv. Defend your thesis—connect back to the prompt. BE SPECIFIC
III. Conclusion
a. Reference back to your engaging opening strategy
b. WHY is this an important idea/concern/issue to discuss?
c. Your final thoughts about the prompt with a clincher/Zinger statement
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