Although the American Dream of Happiness in Previous Eras Was Characterized by a Sense

Although the American Dream of Happiness in Previous Eras Was Characterized by a Sense

American Dream OUTLINE FORMAT on powerpoint

Introduction: Background information

Followed by thesis statement

Followed by concession

Followed by information on first element of thesis

  • Must include information from variety of sources that develop this point
  • Must include anticipated objections as they logically occur
  • Must include parenthetical citation on each slide

Followed by information on second element of thesis

  • Must include information from variety of sources that develop this point
  • Must include anticipated objections as they logically occur
  • Must include parenthetical citation on each slide

Followed by information on third element of thesis

  • Must include information from variety of sources that develop this point
  • Must include anticipated objections as they logically occur
  • Must include parenthetical citation on each slide

Sections on literary sources and literary criticism must relate specifically to claim.

Sections on non-textuals must relate specifically to claim.

EX: the American dream of owning a home, a piece of the American heritage is demonstrated in Hansberry’s Raisin in the Sun when the protagonist Mama, explains to her only son “Walter Lee, it makes a difference to a man when he can walk on floors that belong to him” (Hansberry Act II Scene I)

Slide Although the American Dream of happiness in previous eras was characterized by a sense of community, in today’s society it is embodied by an obsession for material objects. This new American Dream is manifested in trends in housing and designer clothing, and is fed by the media.

Title of Paper

  1. Introduction (do not use this term—instead use a phrase that explains your introduction. Example: American dream and its beginnings )

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D. thesis

  1. Phrase that summarizes your warrant (Although the American dream of happiness in previous times was characterized by sense of community becomes

II. American dream formerly characterized by sense of community

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B.

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  1. Phrase that explains the first element of claim to be addressed (the American dream is now embodied by an obsession with material objects)
  2. Phrase that develops and explains the first area you will tackle (Materialism demonstrated in trends in housing)
  3. Phrase that develops and supports the second area (Materialism demonstrated by obsession for designer clothing)
  4. Phrase that develops and supports the third area (Materialism fed by media)
  5. Conclusion (do not use this term—instead use a phrase that explains your conclusion.)

Rubric for formal outline for AM DREAM paper

Rubric—--Format 17 points

/3 Is arranged according to the given format

/2 Uses correct punctuation

/3 Uses the correct sequence of numbers and letters.

/3 Divides and subdivides the information correctly

/3 Uses parallel structure--Begins each new subpoint same way (nouns, verbs)

/3 Maintains format--Sentence outline/Phrase outline

Rubric-----Content 33 points/5 Uses parenthetical citations

/4 Introduction—Includes attention getter; major background, thesis

/10 Body

Contains at least three Roman numerals;

follows organization in thesis;

major topics divided into several minor topics and subtopics

/4 Conclusion—Restates points in thesis, major developing points, clincher

/10 Proves thesis statement-Each fact, detail, or example in the outline is used to explain, support, develop thesis statement

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