MielCon• M- State main idea of paragraph – Sub A proves argument

• I- Introduce evidence – Where did document come from or what context was it

created in • E- Explain what evidence is • L- Link evidence to main idea– How does your info show that your subtopic proves your

argument • Con- Conclude main idea of paragraph

Essay• Choose a topic you are interested in!!!!!• Length–Must be around 5 pages–Must have 11 paragraphs –Must have a strong argument and 3

subtopics• Each paragraph should be MielCon• Must follow due dates

Steps • Step 1-- Find an issue that interest you• Step 2- Explore the issue (research)• Step 3- Start asking questions and looking for

answers related to your issue (focus research)• Step 4 – Develop an assumption (hypothesis, or

working thesis)• Step 5 – Research this “idea” to find out if it can be

turned into a thesis and if adequate sources are available. Must approved before moving on.

Steps • Step 6- Write argument portion of thesis-– Based on research

• Step 7- Create subtopics– Based on research

• Step 8- create Micro-topics- (paragraphs)– Based on research– Must have at least 1 piece of evidence per paragraph

• Step 9- Create outline– Due April 24-25– Should show all topics and sources

• Step 10- write paragraphs (Mielcon)for micro-topics

Important Dates • Outline – April 24-25–Need Research done–Need Argument, 3 subtopics, & all 9 micro

topics • Each piece of evidence under each micro topic

• Rough Draft- May 5-6• Final Draft – May 12

Outline • I Thesis- By looking at race, political parties, and

majority vote, it is apparent that gerrymandering negatively affects the current political system.

• II Race – Race in Chicago

• Smith, Michale; The effects of Race, …..

– Race In Detroit• Smith, Johnathan; Race in Detroit,….

– Race in Cleveland • Smith, Megan; Cleveland and Politics,…..

• III Political Parties• IV Majority Vote • V Conclusion- Restate Thesis

Topics • Pick a good (see list)• What environmental impact does

creating or disposing that good create? • Think of Natural resources, shipping,

packaging, selling, disposing, decomposition, renewability, etc.

Topics- Environmental Effects • Wooden pencil• Ballpoint pen• Backpack• Hiking boots• Down winter jacket• 3-ring binder• Denim jeans and

hoodie

• Scissors and glue• Cheeseburger & fries• Pepperoni pizza• Football helmet and football• Baseball, bat, and mitt• Man’s suit, dress shirt, and

tie• Basketball, backboard, and

hoop• Rollerblades

Topics- Environmental Effects • Crayons, coloring book, and

stickers• Coffee, doughnuts, and cup• Scrambled eggs, toast, and

bacon• Cereal, milk, and OJ• Chocolate cake and vanilla

ice cream (candles too)• Baseball cap and sunglasses• Chocolate chip cookies and

milk• Chef’s salad

• Thanksgiving dinner (turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans)

• PB&J and bananas• Pancakes, syrup, and

sausage• Table lamp• Bed and sheets• Paella (???)• Sushi• Tuna salad sandwich