If one of the students in your class often asks questions of your professor, and you see that the professor rolls her eyes each time the student asks a question, you might feel reluctant to ask the professor a question. If that is the case, you have experienced observational learning.
Okay, think of an essay or paragraph as like stating your opinion. Here’s how to break it down so it’s a little easier:
Paragraph 1 - Introduction.
Provide background information on the topic. Give about 1-2 sentences on what the topic is about, and for the 3rd sentence, put in a statement that IS your argument.
For example, “French fries are the best food ever because they are delicious.”
Paragraph 2 - Conflict.
Elaborate on your argument/thesis statement. Since that seems to be your conflict, describe something hard you’ve been through. What was hard about it? How did it affect you?
Paragraph 3 - Response
Elaborate more on how the conflict affected you personally. If you can, try to connect it to a bigger picture or theme.
For example, “I broke my leg in middle school as a result of a basketball injury. Therefore, we should eliminate school sports because they cause injuries.”
It’s a reach, but that’s the entire point of connecting to a bigger theme.
Paragraph 4 - Explain Response
Here is where you’re going to connect your response in paragraph 3 to a bigger picture. Talk about the outcome and effect you showed in paragraph 3.
The questions mentioned should help you- break it down in a way that you understand. I tried to simplify this for you in the easiest way possible, I hope it helps and good luck :)
