Introduction: Introduce the topic, assuming the readers do not know the writing prompt. Make sure your introduction grabs the readers’ attention. Use at least one introduction strategy (Links to an external site.). Invest your readers in the problem. Make them care about it. End the introduction by stating your thesis statement, which should include a forecasting statement (sub-divisions) (Links to an external site.). Make sure your reasons for holding your position are clear. A basic thesis statement could look like: [X Problem] is a troublesome problem in Houston caused primarily by [Cause 1], [Cause 2], [Cause 3], and [Cause 4]. Every cause you will discuss in the essay should be listed in your thesis statement in the order that they will appear in the body of the essay. The number of causes is up to you.
Body Paragraphs: Each of the reasons introduced in your first paragraph should now be placed in a separate paragraph or paragraphs and supported with details and examples. Follow the MEAL PLAN for each body paragraph. ANALYZE and EXPLAIN. Use evidence, examples, direct quotations, events, and people to support your paragraps.
Conclusion: End your piece in a strong and interesting way. Sum up your main argument, but also include a strong conclusion strategy. You might want to predict what the future holds if the problem you are examining is not fixed. What are the implications of the problem if it is ignored, for instance?
Works Cited: Make sure to cite all of your sources, even those you do not directly quote in your essay. Information and ideas must be cited as well. You must have at least five credible, reliable, scholarly, and trustworthy sources (Links to an external site.). If you include even one source that is not credible, you will not earn credit for the sources portion of the rubric.
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