Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: The essay is on AMY TANS MOTHER TONGUE STORY
I. Introduction
The introduction of your essay is where readers will learn what your essay is about. They will also learn about the claim that you plan to prove in your essay. Introductions give readers a sample of what is to come. Don’t forget to review your Writing Plan to make sure you are briefly covering all of the key points you identified. If your claim and key points have changed since the Writing Plan, that is okay! Seek feedback on your new ideas from your instructor or the SNHU Academic Support Center.
- Provide an overview of the selected reading you have analyzed, briefly describing main points, and your reaction to the author’s claim.
- State your evaluation of the author’s claim that you will prove in your essay. This statement will give direction to your essay and should be well thought out.
II. Body
The body of your essay is your opportunity to support your evaluation about the author’s argument. Make sure your thoughts and evidence are clear and easy to read and understand.
- Be sure to write multiple paragraphs that are focused, clearly state their intent, and move logically from one to the other, building the analysis as the essay progresses.
- Your body paragraphs should support your analysis by combining thoughts and ideas with evidence or key points from the selected reading. There is no such thing as a right or wrong evaluation; the key is how your analysis is supported and the quality of the evidence used.
III. Conclusion
Think of the conclusion paragraph as a review of your analysis. Use this section to restate your evaluation and remind readers of your supporting evidence. Think of this as your last chance to prove your point.
- Write an overview of your analysis, summarize your key points from the selected reading, and describe how they helped you form your analysis.
- Explain what you have learned about critical thinking, analysis, and revision to future writing activities in your academic or professional life.
