HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY:
(using the New Deal prompt)
1st Paragraph: Introduction
During the 1930s, New Mexicans faced economic
hardships and struggles. These hardships were
magnified by the natural occurrence of the Dust Bowl.
The New Deal programs, such as the WPA, FAP, and the
CCC had a political, economic and social impact on the
people of New Mexico.
MAKE SURE YOU GET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE PROMPT IN YOUR INTRO
2nd Paragraph: Support of Thesis
Explain the New Deal programs and their intended
purpose.
The first sentence should be an introduction to your
topic
The WPA, FAP, and CCC were federal programs that
were intended to provide relief and recovery for
Americans.
3rd Paragraph: Support of Thesis
Explain the IMPACT of the New Deal ON NEW MEXICO;
this prompt is asking for SOCIAL/ POLITICAL/
ECONOMIC impacts;
DON’T FORGET TEXT EVIDENCE
The first sentence should be an introduction to your
topic