The Age of Jackson Essay Project



The Age of Jackson Essay Project

Historical Analysis Essay

Mr. Hopkins

March 2014 Introduction Paragraph-Thesis Statement

A clear sense of argument is essential to all forms of academic writing- writing is thought made visible.

You try to make sure it is original and of some importance; there is no point arguing for something already known, trivial, or widely accepted.

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The Analytical Question: Was Andrew Jackson a great leader?

Your interpretation of the question: what do you think is being asked?

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Lead: The first sentence or two of the essay that allows the reader to become

comfortable with the topic. This should grasp the reader’s attention. This should not be

a question!!!

Example: Biographies of all types can teach important elements about the past. This genre can serve as outstanding insight into the minds of different people.

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Background Context: The next one or two sentences that help build the context of

the topic. These sentences should be generally focused on the subject of the essay

without giving specific facts or opinion to the reader.

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Thesis Statement: The statement that presents THE IDEA that the essay will support. A thesis statement is always one sentence and always serves as the final sentence of the introduction paragraph.

Example: (A)Black Elk Speaks (B)accurately represents Indian lifestyle (C)through its attention to cultural detail, its use of Indian words, and its direct quotes from Black Elk himself.

A. Limited Subject Black Elk Speaks

B. Precise Opinion accurately represents Indian lifestyle

C. Blueprint of Reasons through its attention to cultural detail, its use of Indian words, and its direct quotes from Black Elk himself.

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|Write out your Thesis Statement below |

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Recap of the Introduction Paragraph

Lead sentence or sentences.

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Background context.

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Thesis Statement.

The Age of Jackson Essay Project *

Historical Analysis Essay

Mr. Hopkins

March 2014 Introduction Paragraph-Thesis Statement

A clear sense of argument is essential to all forms of academic writing, for writing is thought made visible.

You try to make sure it is original and of some importance; there is no point arguing for something already known, trivial, or widely accepted.

( )

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The Analytical Question: Was Andrew Jackson a great leader?

Your interpretation of the question: what do you think is being asked?

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| |

| |

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Lead: The first sentence or two of the essay that allows the reader to become

comfortable with the topic. This should grasp the reader’s attention. This should not be

a question!!!

Example: Biographies of all types can teach important elements about the past. This genre can serve as outstanding insight into the minds of different people.

| |

| |

| |

| |

▼ ▼ ▼

Background Context: The next one or two sentences that help build the context of

the topic. These sentences should be generally focused on the subject of the essay

without giving specific facts or opinion to the reader.

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