Humanities Homework Help

The Power Essay

I.Introduction

A.Hook

B.Contextualize topic

C.Thesis: your argument about the book (the answer to your prompt question)II.Body

A.Body 1

i.Assertion: First reason to support your thesis

ii.Example: quote/paraphrase from the novel and/or TedTalk/articles

iii. Explanation:

iv.Significance: Explanation of how evidence supports your topic sentence and thesis statement

B.Body 2

i.Assertion: Second reason to support your thesis

ii.Example: quote/paraphrase from the novel and/or TedTalk/articles

iii.Explanation:

iv.Significance: Explanation of how evidence supports your topic sentence and thesis statement

C.Body 3

i.Assertion: Third reason to support your thesis

ii.Example: quote/paraphrase from the novel and/or TedTalk/articles

iii.Explanation:

iv.Significance: Explanation of how evidence supports your topic sentence and thesis statement

D.Repeat Body structure for any additional paragraphs

E.Counterargument (OPTIONAL):

i.Assertion: statement of what the opposing side might argue

ii.Example: evidence for the counter

iii. Explanation: explain example/evidence in your own words.

iv.Rebuttal: explain how your argument refutes the counterargument. Include evidence to support your reasoning, and explain how the evidence supports your claim that the rebuttal is more valid than the counterargument.

v.Significance: explain how evidence supports your topic sentence and thesis statement

III.Conclusion

A.Overall significance of your stance on your topic: why does your topic/stance matter for your readers? What should readers do as a result of reading your paper?A. Overall significance of your stance on your topic: why does your topic/stance matter for your readers? What should readers do as a result of reading your paper?