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Learning Objective: To assess students ability to write a claim essay in reference to the essential
question, What does it mean to be an American in light of Immigration?
Agree or Disagree: Naturalized citizens are just as American as individuals who were born in the United
States.
1. Introduction hook the reader; building sentences; thesis statement
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2. Body One answer (claim); cite evidence supporting claim; explain your evidence
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3. Body Two answer (claim); cite evidence supporting claim; explain your evidence
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4. Body Three reiterate claim; address opposing view; refute opposing view
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5. Conclusion summarize your argument and evidence you used; restate your thesis
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