HISTORICAL ARGUMENTATION... African Americans in the civil war (see writing guidelines in your binder for formula)
Step #1 Read the question or prompt carefully
Read the question three times and be able to paraphrase the question and know the essential task demanded by it
Answering the question will be the central focus of your essay, and you want to be sure to ATFP Address The Fut Prompt.
Prompt: In what ways and to what extent did African American efforts during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras maintain continuity or foster change ? Confine your answer to the years 1861-1870.
Step #2 Brainstorm on paper everything that comes to mind regarding the topic at hand. Review the timeliyle on the back of this page for additional
review, but do not depend solely on the timeline. Aim for at least 10 specific things.
What do you know about the topic? Put this down on paper to get your brain in gear for writing the essay. Once you have amble information, categorize it by theme. (ABC)
1
6.
2
7
3
4
9.
5
10
Step #3 Clarify your thesis/view and identify an opposing view. Make sure your thesis ATFPI Don't restate the prompt!
Y
X:
Step #4 Write your introductory paragraph. USE THE FORMULA