Write an essay discussing, exploring, and examining the idea that the author’s upbringing, political views, experience, and/or education influence the way the author examines social problems and/or affects society. Use examples, quotations, and citations from the essays we have read to support your claims.
Step#1 – Narrow down the topic.
Step #2 – Introduction – main idea/thesis statement/ arguments/ build readers background knowledge on the topic.
Step #3 – Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence (main idea of the paragraph that supports the thesis) and support details, example, and quotations. We should have three body paragraphs.
Step # 4 Conclusion – closing statements, present a solution, final thoughts, support the main idea. Rule – No new ideas!
James Balwin Richard Rodridgez
“A Talk To Teachers.”
“Aria” by Richard Rodriguez.
Narrow the topic: Step 1 -Examples of more specific topics:
1. Writer’s upbringing, culture, political views, and/or education influence how the author examines social problems and/or affects society.
