write an essay in which you develop an argument about the success of some ethnic foods in the u s

3-4 double spaced not included work cited, MLA style

1. To avoid superficial coverage of the topic in the limited required length of the assignment, you should choose two

most compelling reasons (your subsidiary claims) for the popularity of certain ethnic foods.

In deciding on your two reasons, consider the following questions: (1) What aspects of the ethnic food make it appealing to many Americans, including other ethnic groups? (2) Is its popularity due to the image of its country of origin? If so, what image is associated with the food? (3) Does the socioeconomic status of its immigrants in the U.S have any effects on its popularity?

2. In your introduction, introduce the topic of this assignment, and end the paragraph with your focused thesis statement

, including your points of argument(your reasons), that clearly reflects the purpose of your essay.