Vocabulary
a compelling and interesting first introduction paragraph that tells about the issue.
(after evidence; or introducing evidence) a way to show that you are taking your information from someone else.
a short statement that summarizes the main claim or point of the essay and is supported by reasons and evidence.
BABY WORDS: good, bad, happy, sad, mad, hard, easy…
ENHANCED VOCABULARY: beneficial, detrimental, ecstatic, devastated, irate, difficult, simple
FUNNY-BUT-NO-WORDS: whack, lame, cool, bae, fleek, lol… (Hint This is a V word).
→ This is a serious topic and we are discussing serious issues...and we want to be taken seriously!
(body paragraphs)
After evidence/ explanation-- combine two or more sources/ connections/ examples
“Similarly…”
“Likewise…”
“Comparatively…”
an argument based on facts and reasoning
You will show your claim in each topic sentence of your paragraph (the first sentence of the body paragraphs)
text-to-world
text-to-text
text-to-self (Hint it's a c word).
Connections→ CONNECT!
(found in body paragraphs-topic sentences and wrap-up sentences; conclusion)
-Furthermore; Ultimately; Overall; In addition; Henceforth; Nonetheless; In conclusion
(in each body paragraph-after the topic sentence)
→ the opposing side’s view or opinion/claim
an opposing argument that seeks to prove your opinion or claim is false
→ "Some people think..."
→ "Others might say..."
→ "Opposers believe..."
CONNECT→ Starting to see a common theme yet?
-join ideas from multiple sources in order to prove your point
-relate a connection to a source quote
Starters:
Similarly,
Comparatively,
(right after the counter-argument) this is your way to shut down the counter-claim and express your opinion
“However…”
“Contrary to this belief…”
(hook and conclusion form the full circle) when the writer refers back to the hook in the closing, in order to pull everything together
Bullying:
Hook:Bullying is like a plague; it can take over an entire community in no time at all.
Conclusion Sentence: Overall, society can cure the plague that is bullying with acceptance, friendship, and kindness.
a logical statement presented in justification or explanation of something
-you will be supporting your evidence with explanation and analysis where you will elaborate what the evidence means and how you can connect to it.
Supporting Explanation/Details
CONNECT (hooks are intended to connect/
attach to something)
(after explanation) analysis, building on the explanation, further clarification, or connection.
(found in any paragraph)
these are risks the writer takes in order to challenge themselves and the reader
-fragments (for emphasis)
-repetition
-humor/ irony/ sarcasm (if appropriate)
-figurative language (alliteration; imagery; simile; metaphor; hyperbole)
-full-circle ending
-enhanced vocabulary
-juxtaposition