Essay Writing!

First Things First

100

This is always the first paragraph in an essay.

What is an Introduction/ Introductory Paragraph?

200

This is the first sentence in an introduction/ Introductory Paragraph.

What is a Hook?

300

The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph

What is to give the reader a brief understanding of what will be discussed in your essay

400

These two (2) questions must be answered in the Thesis Statement.

What is What and Why?

500

An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year. 1. Identify the three components in this introduction paragraph. 2. Explain the purpose of each component.

HOOK (grabs reader's attention)- An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (provides reader with information about the text and how it related to the prompt) -Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. CLAIM- (answers prompt question and takes a stand) Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year.

Save the Best for...

100

The last paragraph.

What is a Conclusion/ Concluding Paragraph?

200

You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- hook, B- restatement of claim, C- evidence from a text...

What is, B- restatement of claim

300

This is the last sentence in your Introduction.

What is the Thesis Statement?

400

This is the last sentence in the Body Paragraph.

What is the Concluding Sentence?

500

These are key components to the Conclusion.

What is Restatement of the Thesis Statement, Summary of the three (3) Main Points and the Final Concluding Sentence?

Identify This!

100

This was further exemplified in the text when, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."

What is evidence?

200

These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion).

What are body paragraphs?

300

State what is missing 1. 2. evidence 3. analysis 4. evidence 5. analysis 6. closing sentence

What is a topic sentence?

400

Leadership is very important so we don't lose control and go wild. Leadership can be shown in our world today. For example Mr. Andrew Holness and the curfew against Jamaica, President Joe Biden and the vaccine and God and his people.

What is a Hook?

500

Leadership is a key skill to have, as displayed by two main characters in the novel. These two characters contribute a good theme to the novel, while also having an effect on the other characters.

What is a Thesis Statement?

Make a Claim

100

The claim must first be stated in this paragraph.

What is the Introduction/ Introductory paragraph?

200

Make a claim to the following question: 

“A dominant theme in Ti - Jean and His Brothers is pride & humility.” Write an essay in which you

a. Describe TWO incidents in which this theme is presented. [8 marks]

b. Discuss how the MAIN characters are affected in ONE of the incidents. [8 marks]

c. Examine ONE technique that Walcott uses to present the theme of pride & humility in the play and outline how it helps to propel the play.

What is Pride and Humility is a dominant theme (in Ti - Jean and His Brothers)?

300

Where in the introduction paragraph is the claim usually stated?

What is the last sentence

400

What do you need to be sure to do when writing a claim?

What is answer the question

500

This transition word can be used to show another point of view.

A- On the contrary                        B- Additionally    

C- This is because                         D- Finally

What is A- On the contrary?

Essay Prep

100

You need this many pieces of evidence at minimum in a paragraph.

What is two?

200

These three (3) components are needed in an introductory paragraph.

What is a hook, background information, and a claim.

300

The first sentence in a body paragraph is always called a what?

What is a topic sentence

400

You need to do this after including evidence in your paragraph.

What is provide a literal AND inferential analysis?

(What is explain?)

500

Create a guide. Be sure to write what each paragraph is called and what belongs in each paragraph. You will need a poster for each group because those little dry erase boards will not be enough.

What is an essay outline?