English and Literature MLA

Responsive Essay

https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/03/26/519676864/how-major-league-baseball-came-to-officially-speak-spanish

*Include an introductory paragraph consisting of your thesis statement and well-developed lead-in sentences, at least three or four body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.

*Between 500 and 1000 words

*Include direct quotations from the essay to which you are responding.

Follow this format:

I. Intro: Thesis with quote and comment

II. Navigate the argument
-Example
-Quote
-Comment

III. Present Necessary background information to help the audience understand the topic
-Example
-Quote
-Comment

IV. Present and refute the opposing side.
-Example
-Quote
-Comment

V. Supporting Examples and closing to persuade the undecided reader
-Example
-Quote
-Comment