WILL GIVE 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: Type your thesis statement from the last lesson here..

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:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Example from the text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Body Paragraph 2
Topic sentence:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Part 2: Developing body paragraph

Directions: use your planning in part 1 to write your two body paragraphs. Use complete sentences, proper grammar and punctuation, and transition to develop your body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should have a transition at the beginning of the topic sentence and at least two within each paragraph.