Introduction
What do you usually find at the very start of your paper? The purpose of it is to get the reader interested.
The hook
What is the first line of your body paragraphs?
Topic Sentence
Can you give one other example of a conclusion marker besides "In conclusion,"?
In summary, In sum, To conclude etc.
What is it called when a sentence lacks an obligatory element (such as a subject or predicate)?
A fragment sentence / A fragment
Mention one linking word used to show that there are more connected ideas and one that can introduce a contrasting idea.
Additionally, In addition, Furthermore, etc.
In contrast, However, etc.
What comes after the hook but before the last sentence?
General statements / Context
Background information so your reader knows what you are talking about.
What does the topic sentence do?
Introduces the point of your paragraph.
Explain in brief terms what the conclusion is supposed to do. Mention at least one of the points mentioned during class.
1. Summarises the points of the essay.
2. Reflects briefly on what was discussed.
3. You should signal the end of the essay.
4. No new information.
5. Provides a takeaway message.
What is it called when a sentence contains more than one subjects or predicates?
A run-on sentence
However, although, therefore, are examples of ___________ words.
linking
What is (usually) the very last line in the introduction called?
The thesis statement
What is often the last line of your body paragraph?
The clincher sentence (or transition sentence)
What should you not do in a conclusion?
Bring up new information.
Simply restating the thesis statement.
Repeat too much.
How do you always begin and end a sentence?
Capital letter and a full stop (!, ? or .)
What is a paragraph?
Paragraphs are structural units.
The paragraph is a group of related sentences that discuss one main idea. One paragraph = one thought/idea
What does a thesis statement do?
Tells the reader what they are going to be reading about.
What does a transition sentence do?
They bring out the logical relation between ideas, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of a paper.
What is the last line of your essay usually?
Usually, a 'takeaway message'
or
a 'call to action'.
What is the problem with this sentence, and how would you fix it? You cannot use a full stop this time. :)
I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
It is a run-on sentence.
I love to write papers, and I would write one every day if I had the time.
Line break or indentation
In the 5-paragraph model, the introduction os depicted as a funnel. Why is that?
This is to show that the first part of the introduction os more general. The broad start is meant to draw people in. Then, the middle part gives context and moves the reader to the thesis statement, which is specific. The thesis statment tells the reader about what the essay will be about.
How many body paragraphs should you have?
Typically two or more. You can have as many as you need. According to the 5-paragraph essay, three.
What is a 'call to action'?
A message to your reader to think a certain way or do something.
Why do we sometimes use the semicolon (;)?
To connect two independent clauses.
Give at least two examples of how you can create unity and coherence in a paragraph.
•One idea = one paragraph.
•The topic sentence presents a thought.
•The supporting sentences develop the thought.
•The clincher sentence rounds it off.
•Connections between the points you make, e.g., through the use of repetition, pronouns, or logical connectives (transitional devices).