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MielCon

MielCon. M- State main idea of paragraph Sub A proves argument I- Introduce evidence Where did document come from or what context was it created in E- Explain what evidence is L- Link evidence to main idea How does your info show that your subtopic proves your argument

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MielCon

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  1. MielCon • M- State main idea of paragraph • Sub A proves argument • I- Introduce evidence • Where did document come from or what context was it created in • E- Explain what evidence is • L- Link evidence to main idea • How does your info show that your subtopic proves your argument • Con- Conclude main idea of paragraph

  2. Essay • Choose a topic you are interested in!!!!! • Length • Must be around 5 pages • Must have 11 paragraphs • Must have a strong argument and 3 subtopics • Each paragraph should be MielCon • Must follow due dates

  3. Steps • Step 1-- Find an issue that interest you • Step 2- Explore the issue (research) • Step 3- Start asking questions and looking for answers related to your issue (focus research) • Step 4 – Develop an assumption (hypothesis, or working thesis) • Step 5 – Research this “idea” to find out if it can be turned into a thesis and if adequate sources are available. Must approved before moving on.

  4. Steps • Step 6- Write argument portion of thesis- • Based on research • Step 7- Create subtopics • Based on research • Step 8- create Micro-topics- (paragraphs) • Based on research • Must have at least 1 piece of evidence per paragraph • Step 9- Create outline • Due April 24-25 • Should show all topics and sources • Step 10- write paragraphs (Mielcon)for micro-topics

  5. Important Dates • Outline – April 24-25 • Need Research done • Need Argument, 3 subtopics, & all 9 micro topics • Each piece of evidence under each micro topic • Rough Draft- May 5-6 • Final Draft – May 12

  6. Outline • I Thesis- By looking at race, political parties, and majority vote, it is apparent that gerrymandering negatively affects the current political system. • II Race • Race in Chicago • Smith, Michale; The effects of Race, ….. • Race In Detroit • Smith, Johnathan; Race in Detroit,…. • Race in Cleveland • Smith, Megan; Cleveland and Politics,….. • III Political Parties • IV Majority Vote • V Conclusion- Restate Thesis

  7. Topics • Pick a good (see list) • What environmental impact does creating or disposing that good create? • Think of Natural resources, shipping, packaging, selling, disposing, decomposition, renewability, etc.

  8. Topics- Environmental Effects • Scissors and glue • Cheeseburger & fries • Pepperoni pizza • Football helmet and football • Baseball, bat, and mitt • Man’s suit, dress shirt, and tie • Basketball, backboard, and hoop • Rollerblades • Wooden pencil • Ballpoint pen • Backpack • Hiking boots • Down winter jacket • 3-ring binder • Denim jeans and hoodie

  9. Topics- Environmental Effects • Thanksgiving dinner (turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans) • PB&J and bananas • Pancakes, syrup, and sausage • Table lamp • Bed and sheets • Paella (???) • Sushi • Tuna salad sandwich • Crayons, coloring book, and stickers • Coffee, doughnuts, and cup • Scrambled eggs, toast, and bacon • Cereal, milk, and OJ • Chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream (candles too) • Baseball cap and sunglasses • Chocolate chip cookies and milk • Chef’s salad

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