Hook
What type of hook is this?
"Almost 70% of our body is made of water".
Statistics (a fact with numbers)
Is this a good thesis statement?
"There are several things to worry about when you buy a new house"
No. It is too general, it doesn't show the reasons.
What is this called:
A collection of four, five, or six paragraphs with an introduction, body, and conclusion aiming to prove an opinion about a topic so readers find the evidence convincing.
Persuasive essay.
MUST have the word "argument" or "persuasive".
All essays are not out to prove!
How many paragraphs should you have in the body of an essay?
From 2 to 4, depends on the length of your essay.
Three things that can go in the conclusion.
Restatement of thesis
Ask a thoughtful question for the reader
Give the reader a call to action (command)
What kind of hook is this?
"Imagine you are walking down the street on a cold midnight. You notice a strange presence behind you, but there isn't anybody there".
Ask the reader to imagine a situation.
What is wrong (or missing) in this thesis statement?
School uniforms may be an expensive upfront cost for families and they eliminate the visual differences between students.
There is no argument; two sides are presented in the same sentence without using proper linking words.
What is an introduction?
Is the first paragraph of an essay that gives the reader an idea of what the essay is going to be about.
What does EVERY body paragraph need to begin with?
A topic sentence; tells the reader what that PARAGRAPH will be about.
What kind of conclusion sentence is this:
Now go start a committee to research reasons for your principal to let seniors go out for lunch!
Call to action
True or false: Asking the reader a question is the BEST type of hook ever!
False.
What is the TAP method's formula for writing a good thesis statement?
Topic + Argument + Points (2 in the case of 4-paragraph essays)
What is a thesis statement?
It is the last sentence of the introduction that tells the reader the argument and points why the writer has selected the topic to be developed.
Your body paragraphs will support what?
Your thesis.
What kind of conclusion ending is this?
Without recycling, what will the planet look like to your great-grandchildren?
A thoughtful question for the reader to think about
What kind of hook is this?
The other day my friends and I were researching colleges on Google. We were totally surprised to learn that online college classes are cheaper and can often be more effective than in-person college classes.
Anecdote: A little story.
WHY is this NOT a good thesis?
Many people should eliminate the regular consumption of fast food because it is really harmful to the body.
ANY of these answers are acceptable:
It is too general
Not specific enough
It doesn't have 2 specific reasons
What is the body?
Paragraphs where the writer develops each reason for their opinion. Evidence is used and commented on to explain each of the points from the thesis.
Thesis: High school students should be able to go out for lunch because school food is bad, students are trustworthy, and it teaches good time management skills.
What will the SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH focus on?
Proving that students are trustworthy.
True or false:
EVEN though we haven't learned about this, we could add MAKING A PREDICTION as a way to end a conclusion.
True!
What kind of hook is this?
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
-Nelson Mandela
Using a quote.
Create a thesis for the following:
The school day should be 10 hours long.
The school day should (or should not) be 10 hours long because (teacher-approved reason 1), and teacher-approved reason 2).
What does it mean to:
CITE your evidence
To put in parentheses WHERE you got your evidence from. Or add the author mentioned inside the text.
Example:
"All are created equal." (Text 2, line 53)
What are, the statements added to your body paragraphs to support your topic sentence, called?
True or false:
Restating your thesis in slightly different word order is optional for your conclusion.
False!