Writing Prompt: Read the letter to the editor “I, Too, Have a Dream.” How does the writer use structure and language to persuade her readers and support her feelings about immigration? Write an essay using evidence from the letter to answer the question. Thesis Statement: Type your thesis statement from the last lesson here.

Part 1 – Organizing Your Ideas
Directions: Write a topic sentence for each body paragraph. (One body paragraph should focus on the author’s use of structure and one body paragraph should focus on the author’s use of language.) Use a mixture of paraphrased examples and direct quotations for your evidence. Write your examples and explanations in complete sentences.

Body Paragraph 1

Topic Sentence:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Body Paragraph 2

Topic Sentence:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Part 2 – Developing Body Paragraphs
Directions: Use your planning in Part 1 to write your two body paragraphs. Use complete sentences, proper grammar and punctuation, and transitions to develop your body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should have a transition at the beginning of the topic sentence and at least two within each paragraph.

topic 1 stuff Explanation:

Body Paragraph 1

Topic Sentence::Brittany Taylor uses figurative language such as metaphors and other figurative language to tell the audience why DACA shouldn’t be closed.

Example from text to support topic sentence:“These protesters couldn’t have known what Areliss felt as they shouted and waved pamphlets in our faces like tattered flags. But, I know their words were bullets to Areliss’s heart. I wanted to fire back at the protesters: Where are your ancestors from?”

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:She uses metaphors to show that she felt very offended by what the people were saying when she says “But, I know their words were bullets to Areliss’s heart.”  

Example from text to support topic sentence: “The term “DREAMers” refers to an act that would have protected these immigrant children if they attended college or served in the military. The DREAM Act did not pass, but its name has remained. DACA recipients have a dream: they dream that their lifelong contribution to the United States will one day be recognized, and they will be permitted to stay in the country they have always called home”

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:She tries to persuade the audience to think shouldn’t shut down when she says “DACA recipients have a dream: they dream that their lifelong contribution to the United States will one day be recognized, and they will be permitted to stay in the country they have always called home”.

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