Introduction
What are the three main parts of an academic introduction?
The hook, background information, and thesis statement
or
General statement 1, general statement 2, thesis
Give the definition of Topic Sentence.
The topic sentence
The most important sentence in your paragraph. It is the main idea of the paragraph. It controls the entire paragraph.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an academic essay?
to summarize the main points and restate the thesis
In Unit 1, there were 2 articles.
What were they about (in general).
Reading 1 - about the colors.
Reading 2 - about the superstitions and numbers.
In Unit 2, there were 2 articles.
What were they about (in general).
Reading 1 - about Thanksgiving in Hawaii
Reading 2 - about a frog contest
True or False: The introduction should include specific examples and detailed evidence.
False
(Evidence and examples belong in the body paragraphs, not the introduction.)
Describe the structure of a paragraph.
1. Topic Sentence
2. Supporting details (Explain your idea)
3. Supporting details (Give an example from real life)
What should you do with the thesis statement in the conclusion?
restate it in different words (paraphrase)
Who are the colorogenic experts?
They study psychology to understand how colors influence human emotions.
What does the word "incite" mean? What part of speech is it?
Incite (verb) - to encourage or motivate.
Usually encourage a violent action.
Which sentence in the introduction clearly presents the writer’s main argument or position?
thesis statement
What is one purpose of using the words like “however” or “in addition” in body paragraphs?
to connect (link) ideas and improve the flow of the paragraph
What should you avoid doing in your conclusion?
You should avoid adding new information (new facts or new examples)
Name any 2 Thai superstitions.
Answers may vary.
Explain the word "consolation".
Part of speech, meaning
Consolation (noun)
the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
What does this infographic represent?
The upside-down triangle represents how an introduction moves from general to specific: it starts with a broad topic, narrows to background/context, and ends with a clear, focused thesis statement.
What is Controlling Idea?
Where is it?
Controlling idea is a part of topic sentence.
It limits your topic to one aspect that you want to write about. (What exactly you want to tell about the topic)
What is a "Final Impression"?
Where is it? What does it do?
Final impression is the last sentence of your conclusion. It should give the sense of ending and completeness of your writing.
Very often (but not always) it is a link to the future.
True / False
For the ancient Greeks, 4 was a perfect number.
TRUE
Who is the "jockey" in a frog jumping contest in Calaveras County?
This is the person who places the frog on the launching pad, and then encourages the frog to jump.
The background information may include:
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1. historical or social context
2. definitions of key terms
3. relevant theories or research
4. different sides of a debate
Thesis:
Symbols like the elephant and the lotus flower play an important role in Thai culture, expressing the country’s spiritual beliefs, values, and historical roots.
What would be topic sentences?
🟦 Topic Sentence 1:
The elephant symbolizes strength, loyalty, and royal power in Thai history and is deeply respected in national traditions.
🟦 Topic Sentence 2:
The lotus flower is a spiritual symbol in Thai culture, representing purity and enlightenment in both Buddhism and daily life.
What is the difference between "Thesis Restatement" and "Short Summary"?
Thesis Restatement = your main idea (rephrased)
Short Summary = your key supporting points (briefly listed)
The earliest written story about the number 13 - unlucky number - appeared in Norwegian mythology.
What was this legend about?
The story tell about the feast in Valhalla, to which 12 gods were invited. Loki - the god of evil - came uninvited, raising the number to 13. This led to a tragedy.
What is a special tradition on Thanksgiving in Hawaiian style described in the article?
Building imu - an earth oven.
They dig a hole, put there hot lava stones, leaves and meat. Then they cover it with stones/leaves/earth.