2.06 Organize and Develop Your Ideas Worksheet
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Writing Prompt: Read the letter to t
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2.06 Organize and Develop Your Ideas Worksheet
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Writing Prompt: Read the letter to the editor “I, Too, Have a Dream.” How does the writer
use structure and language to persuade her readers and support her feelings about
immigration? Write an essay using evidence from the letter to answer the question.
Thesis Statement: The author uses descriptive, quotable sentences and plays on words
involving the acronym 'DREAM' and the word 'dream' to help urge the reader to support her
stance on passing the DACA immigration law.
Part 1 – Organizing Your Ideas
Directions: Write a topic sentence for each body paragraph. (One body paragraph should
focus on the author’s use of structure and one body paragraph should focus on the author’s
use of language.) Use a mixture of paraphrased examples and direct quotations for your
evidence. Write your examples and explanations in complete sentences.
Body Paragraph 1
● Topic Sentence: Within the speech ‘I Too Have a Dream’, the author uses sentences
that can be quoted to help inspire the audience.
● Example from text to support topic sentence: One example of this is the following
quote: “To send DREAMers away is to deny that responsibility. Programs like DACA
exist to keep the American dream alive.”
● Explanation of how the example serves purpose: In this sentence, she uses key words
such as ‘American dream’ to help replicate the style of other inspirational speeches, of
which they are known for their quotability.
● Example from text to support topic sentence: Another example of this is the following:
“Areliss came to the United States illegally, but she didn't d
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