October 8 - Writing Body Paragraphs

I can write a proficient body paragraph

To be able to do this I must use my notes and other supports to construct body paragraphs that contain the following:

1. Topic sentence 
2. Textual Evidence - direct quotes
3. Comment #1 - Explains textual evidence 
4. Comment #2 - Explains importance and answers question "So what?"
5. Transition - sentence that blends two paragraphs

I will show this in my five paragraph essay

Mr. D's Example

Recognition gives people and companies power.  Some people will choose what to buy just based on a logo, like Nikes. Some people will lay down their life or their morals for a symbol, like the American flag or the Swastika.  It is no surprise that McDonalds is extremely powerful.  According to Business Insider, “The golden arches are the most recognizable symbol in the world” (Lubin).  McDonald’s has gained more recognition in its fifty-eight years than most countries gain in centuries.  In a recent study conducted by the International Olympic Committee, Ronald McDonald was found to be more recognizable than Jesus.  According to the study, “In a survey of 7,000 people in six countries, 88 percent identified [McDonalds] two commercial trademarks, compared with 54 percent who recognized the Christian cross” (Carter).  This shows that McDonalds has used its marketing power to establish itself as one of the most recognizable companies and symbols in the world.  This is important because it demonstrates that recognition is necessary in order to expand a business and become more powerful.  However, sometimes when companies have such a powerful symbol, like McDonalds, they use their recognition to spread a product that may have adverse effects in order to gain a profit.