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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