Two Reasons Essay

Why does Carter G. Woodson think studying African American History is beneficial?

OR

Why is Carter G. Woodson called “The Father of African American History”?

Two Reasons Essay Format• Three Paragraphs (750 word max)-about a

page and a half

• First Paragraph is an Intro: What is African American History, Who is Carter G. Woodson? Basic introduction to the topic & a preview of your reasoning

• END first paragraph with your thesis: an answer to the question

• Each of the 2 body paragraphs should focus on ONE reason with two or three supporting examples (quotations! & explanations)

Body Paragraphs in the Two Reasons Essay

• Body Paragraphs should include – a topic sentence introducing a reason – an explanation of your reason – quotations supporting your reasoning – an explanation of how the quotation supports your

topic (or answers the question) – a sentence that sums up your topic and provides

transition to the next topic