Disco Cola

This post if for FRESHMAN only.

Step 1
Review page one of your study guide, the page entitled 'Anticipation Guide'. Below you will find three of the statements with which you have already agreed or disagreed.

• It does not matter how others view a person as long as that person understands himself.
• The reason for discrimination is people hating other people.
• There is a price to pay for achieving the America Dream. 

Step 2
Select one of the three statements. Write a thoughtful, thorough paragraph in which you present a piece of evidence that suggests the claim is true. Write a thoughtful, thorough paragraph in which you present a piece of evidence that suggests the claim is not true. Finally, write a paragraph in which you present your conclusion: Which piece of evidence is stronger?

Each paragraph must contain a topic sentence. Evidence must come from a book, a story, film, pop culture, history, current events, etc. The evidence must be presented within context (set up). The evidence must also be specific. The explanation - connecting the evidence to the claim/topic sentence - must be thoughtful and thorough.


Step 3
Use The Road to Formal Essay Writing handout to revise your paragraphs.