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3/14/2017
What are the consequences of the choices one makes? After reading Things Fall
Apart by Chinua Achebe and other texts, write an essay in which you discuss the
choices Okonkwo makes, and argue to what extent his choices contributed to his
downfall. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each
while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates
the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.
1. INTRO PARAGRAPH
In the first paragraph of an argument essay, students should review
the topic in a general way. Next the author should explain why the
topic is important or why readers should care about the issue. Lastly,
students should present the thesis statement (which includes the
claim).
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