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Anecdotes

Anecdotes. What is an anecdote? A personal statement that connect you to the topic. How do we make an anecdote? Think about your topic Decide how AND when it affected you OR your family Write about it in two short sentences How do I know if my anecdote is correct? (Checklist)

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Anecdotes

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  1. Anecdotes

  2. What is an anecdote? A personal statement that connect you to the topic. How do we make an anecdote? • Think about your topic • Decide how AND when it affected you OR your family • Write about it in two short sentences • How do I know if my anecdote is correct? (Checklist) - Identify the topic - Personal Connection -Controversial

  3. Aim: Understanding anecdotes • I love animals and I don’t like to see them hurt. Dogs are my absolute favorite. I have one named Spike. • Does this anecdote answer all of our checklist questions?

  4. Aim: Understanding Anecdotes • I live in New York City. I walk the streets alone. One time, I was harassed by a gang but, luckily I made it home.

  5. Aim: Understanding anecdotes • My family member came to America illegally. As a result, he cannot leave the country or else he will not be able to get back in. He lives in fear every day that he will be found out and deported.

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