Introduction/Claims
What is a Hook?
Used to get the reader's attention and engage him in the essay.
What is the "premise" sentence?
The first sentence of a body paragraph that tells you what the paragraph is going to be about (aka the Reason for that paragraph).
What is the #1 song on the US billboard charts right now?
Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo
What are three ways you to write/embed evidence?
Paraphrasing, Quoting, Summarizing
What is the justification?
the reasoning or explanation of your evidence, the "so what" of the evidence.
What three elements should be included in an introduction?
hook, summary of topic, and claim
What are 3 examples of transition words for a new paragraph/topic?
First, second, third, next, another example, additionally, furthermore, similarly etc.
What state did our new VP Kamala Harris used to represent?
California
What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?
Paraphrasing is rewriting the same ideas of a passage into your own words. Summarizing is writing just the main ideas of a passage into your own words.
What are the two NO NOs of justification
NO personal Pronouns. NO having just one sentence!
Also No just repeating the evidence!
Justification should be the meat of your body paragraph!
What are at least 4 examples of Hooks?
Fact/statistic, quote, zoom in on 5 senses, questions, start in the middle of the action, humor, personal/historical experience, realistic scenario, start with dialogue, searing image, "Imagine...", etc.
What is a counterclaim and rebuttal?
Counterclaims are the opposite claim of what you are arguing. Rebuttals are when you refute the counterclaim with evidence and justification.
What is 26 x 7
182
What are transitions you can use to introduce evidence?
For example, For instance, According to, As stated in, In fact etc.
What three things should your justification do? (hint: Connect to...)
Connect to the Evidence
Connect to Premise
Connect to Claim
List 3 things that are true about claims.
Claims are: debatable/can be argued, can be supported with evidence, are not personal opinions, narrow and specific, should state the author's position on a topic
What should your Conclusion do?
Summarize your claim and the main points of your essay and leave the reader with a powerful last statement. (mic drop sentence!)
Name 2 places where we use commas
to separate series, non essential information, before dialogue or quotations, interjections, interruptions, coordinating adjectives, before conjunctions in compound sentences
How should you introduce evidence?
Transition, indicator, verb and then the evidence.
For example, Dr. Awardy from the Chicago Health Department states, "..."
When do you provide justification in your essay?
After EVERY single piece of evidence you provide!! Mostly in your body paragraphs!
Give an example of a full Intro for this topic: Should schools have dress codes?
Ex. "Wow, nice outfit, Francie! I love how creative it is!" Isn't that a nice thing to hear in the hallway at school? Students who have the freedom to wear what they want enjoy creativity and individuality that school regulated codes just can't give them. School dress codes should not be apart of school.
Write a sample counterclaim on school uniforms. Transition + Indicator + Verb ...
However, critics claim that wearing uniforms are good for equality.
Yet, some parents argue that uniforms confine student individuality.
Recite the alphabet backwards
Correctly introduce and quote this piece of evidence.
"Smartphones are connecting people virtually, but not physically, and that becomes a problem when we try to develop genuine, lasting relationships."
According to psychologists, they claim, "..."
Write the justification for this you could include after this quote:
"Smartphones are connecting people virtually, but not physically, and that becomes a problem when we try to develop genuine, lasting relationships."
Ex. According to experts, "Smartphones are connecting people virtually, but not physically, and that becomes a problem when we try to develop genuine, lasting relationships." Like this author describes, we have to make sure we spend quality time with people we love off of our phones so that we are there for each other. When your brother asks you to go on a bike ride with him, put down the phone and go! The only way to have real relationships is to spend real time with people.