PARAGRAPH ONE _ Summarize the selected text
Begin your essay with an effective 6-12 sentence summary of the source text. Remember to use signal phrases, citation, and appropriate summary skills to accomplish this goal

PARAGRAPH TWO (part 1) Define the author’s intended audience(s) and intended purpose
In 5-10 sentences, clearly identify and define the author’s intended audience(s) and intended purpose.
Be sure to explain to your reader what elements of the essay allowed you to make these inferences.
Be sure to transition your paragraph towards your essay’s thesis

PARAGRAPH TWO (part 2) Present your thesis statement as the last sentence of paragraph two.
Your thesis should be clear and) argumentative, focused on the selected text’s effectiveness. Did it persuade its intended audience or not?
A good thesis often builds tension and forecast the essay’s major points of argument. A model for a thesis arguing “ineffective” may look like this:
Thesis example: Although [author]’s essay was intended to [purpose of essay], “[title of essay]” is ultimately
ineffective because [forecast major points of your argument].

PARAGRAPH THREE, FOUR, ETC (BODY PARAGRAPHS)
Provide evidence and support for your thesis statement arguing effective or ineffective.
Use strong, argumentative topic sentences to organize and develop your body paragraphs
Some examples of appropriate topic sentences for this assignment
The author’s strong use of personal experiences throughout this essay helps the reader engage with her argument.
The author’s lack of emotion is problematic and off-putting, making it difficult for his reader to side with his argument.
This essay is filled with credible facts and statistics which help the author build authority.