WRITING EFFECTIVE INTRODUCTIONS FROM SUSAN HENSON SYNTHESIS Part

SYNTHESIS Part Prompt C Historical/Social context What is the topic? How have we as

SYNTHESIS America was built on the promise of the American Dream, and oftentimes that

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS Part Prompt C Historical/Social context What is the topic? How have we

We have come a long way since women gained voting rights in the 1920

ARGUMENT Part Prompt C Historical/Social context What is the topic? How have we as

ARGUMENT Humanity has a long tradition of revering those who face the unknown with

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WRITING EFFECTIVE INTRODUCTIONS FROM SUSAN HENSON

SYNTHESIS Part Prompt C Historical/Social context What is the topic? How have we as Americans/global citizens felt about this topic in the past? In the present? Why? What beliefs or values drive these feelings? E Exigence What is it about the topic that makes this a valuable part of our local/national/global discourse? T Thesis What is your position on topic? Why?

SYNTHESIS America was built on the promise of the American Dream, and oftentimes that dream involved personal land ownership. However, the government has also recognized the importance of eminent domain. When, and how it is instituted, though, takes careful thought. Although__[concession]_________, [state position on issue] since ___[reason # 1]__ and __[reason #2]____.

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS Part Prompt C Historical/Social context What is the topic? How have we as Americans/global citizens felt about this topic in the past? In the present? Why? What beliefs or values drive these feelings? E Exigence What type of text is it? When was it written? Why? Who is the author? Who is the target audience? T Thesis How does the author use rhetorical strategies to achieve his/her purpose?

We have come a long way since women gained voting rights in the 1920 s. Yet, the glass ceiling remains unbroken, and women continue to fight for rights they deserve, rights that should be inherent. In 1997, then U. S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright addresses this topic in her an inspiring, uplifting commencement speech to fellow women graduating from Mount Holyoke College. Relying primarily on __[major strategy #1]____ and ____[major strategy #2]___, Albright conveys her message that ___[message]__; ultimately, she hopes__[purpose]_______.

ARGUMENT Part Prompt C Historical/Social context What is the topic? How have we as Americans/global citizens felt about this topic in the past? In the present? Why? What beliefs or values drive these feelings? E Exigence What is it about the topic that makes this a valuable part of our local/national/global discourse? T Thesis What is your position on topic? Why?

ARGUMENT Humanity has a long tradition of revering those who face the unknown with bravery and fortitude. Yet, these same heroes often claim the rewards far outweigh the risks. Anne Morrow Lindbergh acknowledges this contradiction, claiming that the unknown "with all its disappointments and surprises" is the most rewarding. " In this, Lindbergh is correct. While _______[concession]_____, _____[state position on topic]__ because _____[reason #1]___ and [reason #2]_____.