Hooks
What type of hook is this?
"Some people would say that I am as beautiful as Tyra Banks."
A comparison to a celebrity or a simile
The definition of a thesis statement
The main idea of the essay. It is the sentence in the introduction that let's readers know the focus of the entire essay. It is supported by the subtopics/reasons.
Used to support the thesis
Subtopics/Reasons
The topic sentence in body 1 will discuss this subtopic/reason
Subtopic/reason #1
School Uniforms
Students should not be made to wear school uniforms because they can stifle individual creativity, are costly, and can interfere with one's culture.
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What type of hook is this?
"The windows were dark and the wind was blowing the trees against the house. The loud thunder rolled above as the lightning crashed."
Painting a scene
Identify the thesis statement:
In the year 2030, I predict that more and more teens will be using smartphones and social media. With this increase, it is most likely that cyber bullying will be on the rise. Cyberbullying is a huge problem and should be focused on in all classrooms. Cyber bullying puts a lot of stress on many teens, and can cause depression, and even suicidal thoughts.
In the year 2030, I predict that more and more teens will be using smartphones and social media. With this increase, it is most likely that cyber bullying will be on the rise. Cyberbullying is a huge problem and should be focused on in all classrooms. Cyber bullying puts a lot of stress on many teens, and can cause depression, and even suicidal thoughts.
Reasons are introduced here
Introduction
These words will begin each topic sentence
Transitions that indicate the order in which each is discussed
Year Round School
Students should attend school year round because it can help increase the time to gain knowledge, increase retention of learned material, and provide students with a positive place to go during the summer.
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What type of hook is this?
"In the year 2025, I see myself as a supreme ballerina performing in Camelot at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C."
Placing yourself in the future
Identify the thesis statement:
Who wouldn't want to study across the world? Imagine visiting random places in the world and experiencing the unfamiliar. Studying abroad is one of the most valuable experiences one can have in college. It is the only way to get completely immersed in another language, learn how other cultures and countries are different from your own, and visit memorable places.
Who wouldn't want to study across the world? Imagine visiting random places in the world and experiencing the unfamiliar. Studying abroad is one of the most valuable experiences one can have in college. It is the only way to get completely immersed in another language, learn how other cultures and countries are different from your own, and visit memorable places.
The part of the essay where each reason/subtopic are discussed and explained separately
Body Paragraphs
Where topic sentences are found
At the beginning of each body paragraph
Veganism
Veganism is a healthier way of life as it promotes a healthier lifestyle, decreases risks of diseases, and increases an individual's lifespan.
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What type of hook is this?
"Practice is the key to everything; especially, if you want to be the best." This is what my parents always told me each time I wanted to tryout a new sport.
The best advice
Today's magazines are covered with images of women that seem to portray perfection. Over the years, readers have noticed that only a particular group of women are found on these covers. Magazines have done a lot in the last five years to include a more diverse group of models. This diversity promotes a healthy woman's body image, open up jobs to more models, and can decrease competitiveness amongst women.
Today's magazines are covered with images of women that seem to portray perfection. Over the years, readers have noticed that only a particular group of women are found on these covers. Magazines have done a lot in the last five years to include a more diverse group of models. This diversity promotes a healthy woman's body image, open up jobs to more models, and can decrease competitiveness amongst women.
Along with a transition word, these should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph to introduce each subtopic/reason
Topic Sentences
Readers would not be aware of what the author was planning on discussing in each body paragraph if these were missing
Topic Sentences
Attending College
Individuals should attend college as it can advance one's knowledge, increase the chances of getting a better job, and open up a world of culture experiences.
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What type of hook is this?
Amiable means to be friendly and caring. This word is the best way to describe my personality.
Definition
Identify the thesis statement:
Can you believe it? Athletes in college don't get paid! Student athletes enter their various fields of sports, work hard, score for their college team, and leave empty handed. University athletes should be compensated for their service to the university. It is difficult for these students to hold a job with busy academic and athletic schedules. Many student athletes on scholarship also come from low-income neighborhoods and it is a struggle to make ends meet when they are participating in athletics.
Can you believe it? Athletes in college don't get paid! Student athletes enter their various fields of sports, work hard, score for their college team, and leave empty handed. University athletes should be compensated for their service to the university. It is difficult for these students to hold a job with busy academic and athletic schedules. Many student athletes on scholarship also come from low-income neighborhoods and it is a struggle to make ends meet when they are participating in athletics.
Identify the subtopics/reasons:
In the year 2030, I predict that more and more teens will be using smartphones and social media. With this increase, it is most likely that cyber bullying will be on the rise. Cyberbullying is a huge problem and should be focused on in all classrooms. Cyber bullying puts a lot of stress on many teens, and can cause depression, and even suicidal thoughts.
In the year 2030, I predict that more and more teens will be using smartphones and social media. With this increase, it is most likely that cyber bullying will be on the rise. Cyberbullying is a huge problem and should be focused on in all classrooms. Cyber bullying puts a lot of stress on many teens, and can cause depression, and even suicidal thoughts.
Create a topic sentence for subtopic #3:
In the year 2030, I predict that more and more teens will be using smartphones and social media. With this increase, it is most likely that cyber bullying will be on the rise. Cyberbullying is a huge problem and should be focused on in all classrooms. Cyber bullying puts a lot of stress on many teens, can cause depression, and even suicidal thoughts.
Moreover, cyberbullying can cause suicidal thoughts.
Finally, cyberbullying can lead to suicidal thoughts.
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Assigning Homework
Teachers should assign homework because it offers students extra practice, increases student retention of information, and promotes learning for the next day.
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