Explain how 1) Political Corruption,2)Economic inequality & 3)Drug Trafficking are Each challenging the stability of 21st Century Mexico.
Prompt:
Respond to the Prompt Directly by Crafting an Effective
THesis Statement
Today, Political Corruption, Drug trafficking & Economic Inequality all threaten Mexico’s stability.
Mexico is struggling to overcome political corruption, drug trafficking & economic inequality in the 21st century.
Or Write your own Thesis Statement.
Essay Structure
Introduction Paragraph (2 - 3 sentence introducing your topic; thesis statement)
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #3
Conclusion Paragraph (2-3 sentences summarizing your argument; connect to larger importance for U.S. History)
Body Paragraph Structure
Topic sentence
Concrete detail #1(quoting or paraphrasing from Articles)
Analysis Sentence (CM)
Analysis sentence (CM)
Concrete detail #2(quoting or paraphrasing from Articles)
Analysis Sentence (CM)
Analysis sentence (CM)
Transition to next paragraph sentence
Brainstorm Ideas for Concrete Details from the Research Articles &
your Own knowledge about Mexico
Political Corruption
Economic Inequality
Drug Trafficking
Topic Sentence Examples for Political Corruption
Political Corruption threatens Mexico’s stability because __________ _______________________________________________ .
Political Corruption such as ______________ & ___________________ threaten Mexico’s stability.
Political Corruption Body Paragraph Topic
SentencePolitical corruption such as _______ & _______ threaten Mexico’s stability.
Concrete Detail #1
One example of political corruption in Mexico today is _____________ .
Analysis #1 This is a sign of corruption because ___________.
Analysis #2 The practice of _______ challenges Mexico’s stability because __________________________________ .
Concrete Detail #2
Another example of political corruption in Mexico today is _____________________ .
Analysis #1 This is also a sign of corruption because ___________.
Analysis #2 The practice of _______ further challenges Mexico’s stability because __________________________________ .
Transition In addition to political corruption, Mexico also struggles with economic inequality.
Brainstorm Ideas for Concrete Details from the Research Articles &
your Own knowledge about Mexico
Political Corruption
Economic Inequality
Drug Trafficking
Topic Sentence Examples for Economic Inequality
Economic Inequality threatens Mexico’s stability because __________ _______________________________________________ .
Economic Inequalities such as _____________________ & ______________________ threaten Mexico’s stability.
Economic Inequality Body Paragraph Topic
SentenceEconomic inequality such as _______ & _______ threaten Mexico’s stability.
Concrete Detail #1
One example of economic inequality in Mexico today is ____________ .
Analysis #1 This is a sign of inequality because ___________.
Analysis #2 The practice of _______ challenges Mexico’s stability because __________________________________ .
Concrete Detail #2
Another example of economic inequality in Mexico today is _____________________ .
Analysis #1 This is also a sign of inequality because ___________.
Analysis #2 The practice of _______ further challenges Mexico’s stability because __________________________________ .
Transition In addition to economic inequality, Mexico also struggles with drug trafficking.
Brainstorm Ideas for Concrete Details from the Research Articles &
your Own knowledge about Mexico
Political Corruption
Economic Inequality
Drug Trafficking
Topic Sentence Examples for Drug War
The Drug War threatens Mexico’s stability because __________ _______________________________________________ .
Aspects of the drug war such as ______________ & __________________ threaten Mexico’s stability.
Drug Trafficking Body Paragraph Topic
SentenceAspects of the drug war such as _______ & _______ threaten Mexico’s stability.
Concrete Detail #1
One example of drug trafficking in Mexico today is _____________ .
Analysis #1 This is affecting Mexico’s stability because ___________.
Analysis #2 This is also affecting Mexico’s stability because__________ .
Concrete Detail #2
Another example of drug trafficking in Mexico today is _____________________ .
Analysis #1 This is also affecting Mexico’s stability because ___________.
Analysis #2 The practice of _______ further challenges Mexico’s stability because __________________________________ .
Transition Drug trafficking is a major cause of instability in Mexico today.
Analysis/ “CM”sPOLITICAL
CORRUPTION ECONOMIC INEQUALITY DRUG WAR
THE 2 ANALYSIS SENTENCES FOR EACH CONCRETE DETAIL ARE THE 2 ANALYSIS SENTENCES FOR EACH CONCRETE DETAIL ARE THE MOST CHALLENGING PORTIONS OF THE ESSAY PROCESS! THE MOST CHALLENGING PORTIONS OF THE ESSAY PROCESS!
THESE SENTENCES ARE WHERE INDEPENDENT & CRITICAL THESE SENTENCES ARE WHERE INDEPENDENT & CRITICAL THINKING REALLY HAPPENS!THINKING REALLY HAPPENS!
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Introduction Paragraph
Start on topic.
Mexico’s current political, social & economic instability is a major concern for the United States & the international community.
Provide context.
Mexico’s stability is important because ________________________________ .
Thesis. Mexico is struggling to overcome political corruption, drug trafficking & economic inequality in the 21st century.
Conclusion Paragraph
Summarize major arguments by restating your thesis & topic sentences in new or abbreviated (shorter) ways.
This issue is important because _____________________ .
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