Writer’s choice (Should school be free can be the topic, whatever you prefer)

Mediation Essay Outline TemplateTitle: Topic and stance must be clear in title & thesis Intro: 1 paragraph (well-developed & thorough)Hook / attention grabber: Good quote, startling/interesting fact, strong image or brief personal story/observation, good questionBackground / Context: What: Summarize topic and the two opposing points. Define terms if needed Why: Why is this happening or why did it happen? Why is this issue important and worth thinking about? Who: Who is most affected by this issue? Who is most involved in the discussion / argument? What is your personal experience or story or observation? Who are you focusing on for this topic (age, gender, class focus)?o When: Is this a new or recurring issue? How long has this issue been an issue? Where: Is this issue a problem everywhere in the world? Is it mainly an issue here in OC, CA, USA?Thesis: Thesis must identify the mediatory claim—the compromise/reconciliation/middle ground that you’re arguing for. The thesis can be between 1-3 sentences in length but must be located at the end of the introduction and must clearly state the topic and mediatory claim. Body: approx. 6 paragraphsThe number of body paragraphs in this essay depends on the number of points you want to make about your topics. On average, for the length and style of this essay, there will be between 4-6 body paragraphs.Part 1 (approx. 2 paragraphs) of the body should focus on one point of viewPart 2 (approx. 2 paragraphs) of the body should focus on the other point of viewPart 3 (approx. 2 paragraphs) of the body should focus on the mediatory stance, explain what the compromise is, why (the reasons) it is necessary and good, and what the overall goal or outlook of the compromise is. Draw on parts 1 and 2 of the body to help support your points. Although additional source material is not necessary in the mediation (part 3), it can be helpful. Be sure the first 1-3 sentences of each body paragraph clearly specify the controlling idea of each paragraph (this is called the topic sentences of each body paragraph). Each paragraph must focus on only 1 controlling idea; otherwise, it risks being an unfocused, disorganized paragraph or essay. Conclusion: 1-2 paragraphsSynthesis, wrap-up of essay’s main pointsLook back at your introduction. Perhaps some idea you used there to attract your reader’s attention could come into play.Think about the larger context of your argument of the world.End with a well-worded quotation and follow it up with comments of your own.Repeat an idea you used earlier with a twist
1000-1250 words, which is 4-5 pages
Leeway is +/- 10% or 75 words & about ¼ page
MLA format, including headers
Times New Roman, 12-point font
1″ margins
Point of View: 3rd person
2 reliable sources from Goodle site:edu or Google site:gov
Include a Works Cited page and in-text citations for every quote or paraphrase
Works Cited page does not count as part of the 4-5 pages
See “Quote Sandwich,” a tutor, and a librarian for help with research & citing