Monday, March 21, 2016

Using PRE & Linking Exercise Practices

I. Intro
  • Thesis: US citizens born into low-income families in poor neighborhoods have less of a chance at the American Dream , so we need to create Federal laws that invest in these communities in ways that don't hurt other citizens' chances.
II.  Body

A. TS 1 (P):  One way America can start to equalize opportunities for those living below the poverty line is to require a Federal minimum wage that meets cost of living.

Revised TS 1 (gets rid of linking verb "is"):  Having a Federal minimum wage that meets cost of living signifies one way America can start to equalize opportunities for those living below the poverty line. 
  • One Reason: The minimum wage was created to make sure working citizens can survive without having to work two to three jobs just to get by. 
    • Example:


B. TS 2:

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