Shaped by Our Story
Topic 1: Discuss the dangers of single stories (or stereotypes). In what ways can stereotypes hurt us?
Paragraph I. Intro:
Thesis: A single point of view can be dangerous; it creates stereotypes which can cause people a lot of damage in their life. Being stereotyped is hurtful and can sometimes be crucial to a person’s confidence.
Paragraph II. Stereotypes can affect the way people live their life and who they are.
Stereotypes are damaging to different cultures and religions. Stereotypes change how people view themselves. Stereotypes can be challenging to deal with at first.
Paragraph III. Stereotypes can be beneficial but it depends on yourself.
Stereotypes can be accepted positively. People should use stereotypes for good and not to hurt others. It is important to not let these narratives define you.
Paragraph IV. How to change the way people view stereotypes.
It Is important to change people’s way of thinking about others. Blocking stereotypes out from the media and other public sources would benefit society.
Paragraph V. Conclusion
Intro:
· Hook: Your intro paragraph should begin with a hook that is related to the thesis.
· Transition: If you need it, include a sentence that will help transition the reader from the hook to your thesis.
· Thesis: Your intro paragraph should end with your thesis. The thesis must be last sentence of the first paragraph. No exceptions.
Body Paragraphs:
· Topic sentence: The topic sentence is the first sentence in your paragraph. It should connect back to your thesis. You can use the topic sentence you wrote for the paragraph in your essay outline.
· Supporting Detail1: Provide a supporting detail that supports your topic sentence.
· Explain Supporting Detail 1: Now spend some time elaborating on the first supporting detail.
· Supporting Detail 2: Provide a supporting detail that supports your topic sentence.
· Explain Supporting Detail 2: Now spend some time elaborating on the second supporting detail.
· Supporting Detail 3: Provide a supporting detail that supports your topic sentence.
· Explain Supporting Detail 3: Now spend some time elaborating on the first supporting detail.
· Restate Your Topic Sentence: Wrap up the paragraph by restating the topic sentence to remind the reader of your main argument.
Conclusions:
The conclusion paragraph simply summarizes the ideas discussed in your essay.
