Communism in China Essay - Writing

Pulling it all Together• Start with an introductory paragraph

– First sentence should be a hook– Next sentence or two should put your essay into historical context– Next sentence should be your overall thesis (make sure it answers the question)– Finish by outlining what you will be talking about to prove your thesis (your body

paragraphs)• You need three body paragraphs covering the communist revolution, the

Cultural Revolution, and modern reforms– Each body paragraph should begin and end with a transition sentence

• Should contain the subthesis for that paragraph• Should also somehow connect that paragraph with the overall topic, the previous

paragraph, or the next paragraph

– Each body paragraph needs three main ideas, supporting evidence for each main idea, and in-text citations for each piece of evidence

• End your essay with a concluding paragraph– Restate your thesis in one sentence– Summarize your body paragraphs in 1-3 sentences– Expand on your topic in one sentence

Final Draft due Friday, 4/18

• Once you finish your paper, use the checklist provided to make sure it is complete

• This essay is worth 45 points• I prefer typed but do not require it