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English 11: Skeleton Outline
 
  1. Thesis Paragraph
    1. interesting fact/attention-getter
    2. name/describe your culture
    3. define American culture
    4. state general contributions of your culture
    5. THESIS – name most significant contribution

  2. Description of Culture
    1. foods
      1. common ingredients
      2. common methods of preparation
      3. everyday dishes
      4. special occasion dishes
    2. customs
    3. language
    4. art
    5. styles of living
    6. dress
    7. family structure
    8. religious preferences
    9. ways of raising children
    10. education
    11. beliefs
    12. traditions

  3. Background
    1. why they emigrated
    2. how they got here
    3. how they were received
    4. how they adjusted
    5. what their current status is

  4. Contributions
    1. aspects of your culture which have become "American"
    2. people of your culture who have made contributions

  5. Most Significant Contribution
    1. background information
    2. WHY he/she/it is important
    3. statistics to support your assertion

  6. Conclusion
 
 
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