Analytical “ Summary ”

Write an argumentative essay on “Is consumption of alcohol good or bad”.  Remember, when writing this persuasive  essay, you must state your argument (without using personal pronouns), and state what the essay will entail, all in your thesis. Essay should be in MLA format and have at least three citations from any source and at least 700-800 words. essay should be based on following aspects.

 ANALYTICAL “SUMMARY” ESSAY BREAKDOWN

PARAGRAPH 1

PARTS

REMINDERS

Introductory

Paragraph

Grabber

GRAB the reader’s attention. Start off broad and narrow down to the thesis. Perhaps start with a one-sentence plot summary of the whole movie.

Connecting Sentence

Offer the reader a smooth and logical transition between the grabber and the thesis.

Thesis Statement

1 sentence! Your original thought on the subject you are writing about.

Contentions (should be included in the thesis statement)

The main three points you will use to support your thesis.

PARAGRAPH 2

PARTS

REMINDERS

Body

Paragraph 1

Transition & Contention

State first Topic Sentence.

Supporting Detail

Explain why this contention is important.

Elaboration 1

SUPPORT! Examples, quotes, explanations, etc.

Elaboration 2

Closing Statement

Restate contention. Lead in to next paragraph.

PARAGRAPH 3

PARTS

REMINDERS

Body

Paragraph 2

Transition & Contention

State second Topic Sentence.

Supporting Detail

Explain why this contention is important.

Elaboration 1

SUPPORT! Examples, quotes, explanations, etc.

Elaboration 2

Closing Statement

Restate contention. Lead in to next paragraph.

PARAGRAPH 4

PARTS

REMINDERS

Body

Paragraph 3

Transition & Contention

State third Topic Sentence.

Supporting Detail

Explain why this contention is important.

Elaboration 1

SUPPORT! Examples, quotes, explanations, etc.

Elaboration 2

Closing Statement

Restate contention. Lead in to next paragraph.

PARAGRAPH 5

PARTS

REMINDERS

Concluding Paragraph

Return to grabber

Restate your thesis in a new way

Free space

Summarize the main points in the body paragraphs

Parting thought

Appeal to the reader and leave a lasting impression!