Introductions
Definition: One sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay, which makes a claim, directly answering a question. What part of your introduction is this?
Thesis Statement
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
To close out your essay
What format for short answer questions can we modify to help us with body paragraphs?
RAEE
What does RAEE (or RACE) stand for?
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite Evidence
Explain evidence
This is my thesis statement. Is it an appropriate thesis? Why or why not?
Thesis statement: In both texts, the authors develop the characters through their thoughts, such as "Mie dreamed of visiting Fujisan one day and climbing to its summit."
No, it is not an acceptable thesis statement, because it includes textual evidence. You should not introduce text evidence in your thesis statement or introduction paragraph.
What is the attention grabber at the beginning of your introduction paragraph called?
Hook
What is the key piece of information you need to include in your conclusion?
Restate thesis
How many pieces of evidence should you have per body paragraph?
At least 2
How many pieces of evidence do you need to include in each short answer response?
2 pieces of evidence
This is my topic sentence for my paragraph. Based on this, what will my paragraph be about?
Topic Sentence: In "The Firefly Hunt" and "Red Cranes," the authors develop Mie and Sachiko's characters using various different methods.
*Answers will vary
According to the format for your introduction paragraph, TATT, what does the "A" stand for?
Author OR Author's Name
How long should your conclusion paragraph be?
2-3 sentences
What is the most important part of your body paragraphs?
Evidence
For multiple choice questions, what is one technique you can use to help you figure out the correct answer?
*Answers will vary
-Eliminate obvious incorrect answers
-Narrow it down to two answers
-Find evidence to support your correct answer
What is missing from this body paragraph?
In the short story "Red Cranes," Mie's character is obsessed with the rare red cranes and climbing to the top of the volcano, Fujisan, but her mother did not agree. In the text, it states "She didn't want her to grow up with unrealistic ideas and goals."
Explanation after the evidence
For an introduction, what do the letters TATT stand for?
Title
Author/Author's Name
Topic
Thesis
What is one thing you should NOT include in your conclusion paragraph?
New Evidence/Information
What should the first sentence of your body paragraph be?
Topic Sentence
When should you read the multiple choice questions (i.e. before or after reading the text?)
Before reading the text
What is missing from this introduction?
In the texts "Red Cranes" and "The Firefly Hunt," both authors develop their characters, Mie and Sachiko, in various ways. Both characters are developed through their thoughts and dreams and their interactions with others.
What should be the last sentence in your introduction paragraph?
Thesis
Before restating your thesis, what is one thing you can do in your conclusion paragraph?
State the "so what" or the big conclusion from the topic
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To introduce the topic that you will cover in the paragraph
Why should you read the multiple choice questions before reading the text?
In order to preview what information they want you to focus on in the text
To save time
Identify the TATT of this introduction paragraph.
In the texts "Red Cranes" by Jacey Choy and "The Firefly Hunt" by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, both authors develop their main characters, Mie and Sachiko, through the use of various writing techniques. Both Choy and Tanizaki develop their characters through the expression of their characters' thoughts and dreams, their interactions with other characters, and the strong feelings they experience at the end of each passage.
T- "Red Cranes" and "Firefly Hunt"
A- Jacey Choy and Jun'ichiro Tanizaki
T- "both authors develop their main characters, Mie and Sachiko, through the use of various writing techniques
T- "Both Choy and Tanizaki develop their characters through the expression of their characters' thoughts and dreams, their interactions with other characters, and the strong feelings they experience at the end of each passage."