Instructions and Topic: Write your own 3-paragraph graduation speech inspired by the organizational and persuasive style of Wallace’s speech. Step1: Rhetorical situation. Step2: Prewriting (Pick a technique). Step 3: Organizing- Create an informal outline a formal outline and essay map. Share your “capital T truth” with your audience. Start your introduction with a short quote that fits your truth appropriately. You will need for this essay: 1) an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement that answers the topic question, 2) a body paragraph that explores the reason behind your claim, and 3) a conclusion paragraph that summarizes your argument.
What to include: You should include 2 sources to cite in MLA style using a Works Cited and In-Text Citations page: 1) cite the movie as a source and 2) choose 1 interesting quote that fits your argument [cite the source of the appointment]. Use the 7 steps of the writing process to your advantage as you prepare and organize for this task.