Instructions:
Write a 4-paragraph essay in which you analyze
“The Case for Reparations” article.
in terms of thesis/purpose, methods, persona, and audience. Explain if / how the author successfully persuades the reader with these strategies.
Paragraph 1: Intro & Thesis/Purpose
Provide context: introduce the topic / issues and relevant information about the text.
Explain the author’s main argument/thesis in a clear sentence.
Analyze and explain the author’s purpose.
Provide your own thesis statement about the effectiveness (or shortcomings) of the text
Paragraph 2: Methods
Controlling idea / topic sentence that provides support for your thesis and makes a general point about the author’s methods.
Provide evidence from the text and explain its significance.
Paragraph 3: Persona
Controlling idea / topic sentence that provides support for your thesis and makes a general point about the author’s persona.
Provide evidence from the text and explain its significance.
Paragraph 4: Audience & Brief Conclusion
Controlling idea / topic sentence that provides support for your thesis and makes a general point about how the author perceives the intended audience and/or the strategies he uses to connect to it.
Provide evidence from the text and explain its significance.
Write a concluding statement that sums up, makes sense of, and/or expands upon the ideas in your essay.
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