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1st draft
A scholarly adult that knows about the time period, but does not have all the details
Audience:
about specific events.
5-6 paragraphs (it can be longer if necessary)
[A paragraph can vary in the amount of sentences but should have a complete idea]
To complete this essay, I encourage you to use the following class materials:
Document Analysis two-column notes (Handout #15)
Resources Document packet (Handout #14)
Planning Sheet (Handout #16--the one with the buckets on the front)
NOTE: You only need these resources to meet the content requirements of this
essay. Thus, you DO NOT need to use the internet.
WRITING YOUR FIRST DRAFT
Your first draft should follow the structure below:
PARAGRAPH 1: INTRODUCTION
Hook
Background Information: Who was Andrew Jackson? What is he famous for?
Thesis: Andrew Jackson ___________ democratic because
Was or was not
PARAGRAPH 2: Claim #1
(Already in
your Topic Sentence/Claim (First reason WHY he was/was not democraticits in your
planning thesis!)
sheet)
Evidence from one of the documents
PARAGRAPH 3: Claim #2
Follow the same structure as Paragraph #2, but for Claim #2
PARAGRAPH 4: Claim #3
Follow the same structure as Paragraph #2, but for Claim #3
PARAGRAPH 5: CONCLUSION
o Restate your thesis
o Clincherwhy is it important to have democratic leaders?
o How democratic is our current government? Explain!
Group
Portfolio Sample #4
AB
FIRST DRAFT
Using your planning sheet and the WAG, respond to the following prompt: