Point by Point Method

(Both topics are discussed within each paragraph)

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Introduction Paragraph
a. Hook:the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.fear
is an irksome emotion caused by the thought of something being
dangerous. When an individual finds something to be harmful, the brain
reacts and sends messages to your nervous system; causing physical
responses.
b. Bridge:
c. Thesis: Many people experience

fear the night before attending High

school,but, in reality, high school is not as horrible as it may seem

Body Paragraph 1: Assertion: Social Interactions

d. Evidence 1 (topic 1): fears - Bullies
i. Commentary:
-Freshman Friday
-Rumors
-Peer Pressure
e. Trans. + prev. EV idea, + Evidence 2 (topic 2) : Realities
of Bullies
Formula: Although +Threats of bullies seems real, + Realities of bullies +
bullies are really not that big of a deal in high school
i. Commentary:
- Ignore the bullies
- C
- Stay out of Drama
Trans. + prev. Assertion idea, + Body Paragraph 2: Assertion idea:

ACADEMIC PRESSURE
Formula: In addition to + communicating with peers + academic pressure
f. Evidence 1 (topic 1): Fears of Schoolwork

i. Commentary:
- Getting overwhelmed
-Too much homework
-Presentations
g. Trans. + prev. EV idea, + Evidence 2 (topic 2): Realities
of School work
Formula: Though + phobia of class work + Realities of school work + Ask a
teacher for help with the assignment
i. Commentary:
-Ask a teacher for help
-Study for tests and quizzes
-Stay on task
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ii. Conclusion:
h. Ghost Thesis
i. Assertion 1 ideas (summarized)+ solutions:
*freshmen friday, Peer pressure, Rumors
*Ignore the bullies, Avoid bad activities, Stay out of Drama
j. Assertion 2 ideas (summarized) + solutions:

k. Application to world idea:

Block Method
(both topics are separated into two different paragraphs and discussed and developed separately until the
conclusion where similarities are discussed)

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I.

Introduction Paragraph
a. Hook:
b. Bridge:
c. Thesis:

II.

Body Paragraph 1: Assertion: Fears

a. Evidence 1: Bullies
i. Commentary:
-Freshman friday
-Rumors
-Peer Pressure

b. Trans. + prev. EV idea, Evidence 2: Personal Insecurities

Formula: In addition to + Bullies + uncertainty
i. Commentary:
-Not Knowing Anyone
-Being socially Awkward
-Being Rejected
c. Trans. + prev. EV idea, + Evidence 3: Schoolwork
Formula: Just as + low self-esteem + schoolwork
i. Commentary:
-A lot of homework
-Presentations
-Feeling overwhelmed

III. Trans. + prev. Assertion idea, + Body Paragraph 2: Assertion

idea: Realities
Formula: As + anxiety + truth
a. Evidence 1: Realities of Bullies
i. Commentary:
-Ignore the bullies
-Avoid bad activities
-Stay out of drama
b. Trans. + prev. EV idea, + Evidence 2: Realities of
Personal Insecurities
Formula:
i. Commentary:
-Just be yourself
-Eventually You will make friends
-You will find people to fit in with
c. Trans. + prev. EV idea, + Evidence 3: Realities of
Schoolwork
Formula:
i. Commentary:
- Ask a teacher for help
-Study for tests and quizzes
-Stay on task
IV.

Conclusion:
a. Ghost Thesis
b. Assertion 1 ideas (summarized)+ solutions:

c. Assertion 2 ideas (summarized) + solutions:

d.

Application to world: