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Working from the Text
3. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the letter? Identify the claims in the letter and explain how they support the writer’s purpose.
4. Return to the letter to mark the text for formal style. Annotate the text to identify the author’s tone. In My Notes, write how the author’s formal style and tone help make the argument convincing, or not. Support your response with examples from the letter.
5. With the guidance of your teacher, conduct research as needed and draft another body paragraph as a new third paragraph. You will return to this body paragraph to practice revision strategies and refine your writing skills. Follow the steps below to research and draft a paragraph.
Drafting a body paragraph: Prewriting
Brainstorm evidence for the main idea (reason) of your new paragraph.
Research:
• What questions will guide your research?
• Where will you gather evidence?
• What sources will you consult?
Drafting
After conducting initial research, generate an outline for the body paragraph and then write your draft. Remember, each body paragraph should consist of
• A topic sentence: a sentence that consists of a subject and an opinion that works directly to support the claim (thesis)
• Transitions: words used to connect ideas (e.g., for example, for instance)
• Supporting information: specific evidence and details (What facts and details are most appropriate? Do you accurately synthesize information from a variety of sources?)
• Reflective commentary: sentences that explain how the information is relevant to the claim/thesis. (Use reflective commentary to also bring a sense of closure to the paragraph.)
my Notes
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