Writing your essay...
Similarities & Differences between Coastal & Plateau Tribes
Paragraph #1 - Introduction:
Thesis: This is what your whole essay is about! It is a broad statement that expresses what the main idea of your essay is. It is the HEART OF YOUR ESSAY! Make sure to include the terms: Coastal, Plateau, Native American, Similarities (or a synonym), Differences (or a synonym), and Washington.
Paragraph #2 - Similarities:
Start with a transition word and a topic sentence. Ex: Although Coastal and Plateau tribes lived on different sides of the Cascade Mountains, they still had a lot of similarities...
Paragraph #3 - Differences:
Start with a transition word and a topic sentence. Ex: Despite their similarities, because of their locations, Coastal and Plateau tribes had a lot of differences too...
Paragraph #4 - Conclusion:
2. Give the essay a sense of completion.
3. Leave a final impression on the reader.
- Re-state your THESIS in new words.
- SHOW your reader why this essay was important.
Directions for Typing:
If typing on the computer, Save As: Coastal and Plateau Native Americans
Save in the folder: CLASSES -> DISC_Mahaney_P7 -> (YOUR NAME)
- Indent each new paragraph (tab key)
- Double-space (ask for help if you don't know how)
- Use Times New Roman font, Size 12
- Make sure you are spelling words correctly