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Peer-edit intro paragraphs--make sure you have all the necessary parts: full author name, reference to type of work (memoir), the title of the memoir, broad and specific context, and your awesome thesis.

Topic sentences: A good topic sentence sets up a paragraph and outlines what you will argue. It must relate to your thesis!

EXAMPLE:

Thesis: Melba’s strength and dignity carry her through the year at Central High School, and save her from resorting to violence.

Ugly Topic Sentence: Melba goes to Central High School for a year.

Better Topic Sentence: Melba is a strong individual.

Delightful Topic Sentence: Melba’s strength is the first step in her peaceful path towards surviving her year at Central High School.

HW: Come on Monday with a complete intro, topic sentences for each body paragraph (there is no set amount as the number of body paragraphs depends on your thesis), and two quotes per body paragraph. Select quotes you think will best support your topic.

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