An Expository Essay

Task
Write a five-paragraph expository essay.showing that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd were arguing for the same point in their TED talks.
Process
Compare and contrast two sources. You must support each point with evidence from the videos. A possible format is to explain your observation, give an example and a quote from the video, then explain how your quote proves your point. You must also include an introduction, in which you state your thesis and a conclusion in which you restate your main points.

Note: Be sure to use transition words and phrases to connect your reasons and details.
Source Videos (with transcripts)
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at TED Global 2009: The danger of a single story
J. Marshall Shepherd at TEDxUGA: 3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview

Your final product must include:
A completed point form outline (shared Google Doc)
Rough draft with evidence of editing and peer feedback
Final draft formatted according to MLA style guidelines and using Google Docs
A title that suits your chosen argument

* This is what I have so far, please don’t limit yourself to this document.

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