First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
The introduction
The last paragraph is always called this...
A conclusion paragraph
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion).
The body paragraphs.
What paragraph should the thesis be stated in first?
The introduction paragraph.
How many pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
Two
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
A hook
What should be the first sentence of your conclusion?
Rephrase the thesis
According to passage 1, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."
Evidence
Create a thesis for the following: Write an essay in which you argue whether Martin Luther King or Malcolm X had more of an impact on Gen Z.
Martin Luther King had more of an influence on our generation
OR Malcolm X had more of an influence on our generation...
because...
What are the three components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
A hook, a bridge (background info), and a thesis.
What is the purpose of a hook?
To grab the reader's attention.
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to argue against it and make your argument even stronger...
A counterclaim and rebuttal
Anytime you use evidence from the text, you must follow it up with ________.
Elaboration
Where in the introduction paragraph is the thesis usually stated?
The last sentence (but please just have a thesis statement)
The first sentence in a body paragraph is called a what? How do you write one?
A topic sentence. Restate/rephrase the thesis and focus on only one point at a time.
What is a bridge?
The bridge should give the reader some background information and introduce the sources.
Which transition word can you use to start your counterclaim?
On the other hand, on another note, even though, although, some may say...
Identify this sentence: Everyone has seen MTV's Catfish. In this show, viewers love to watch as Nev and Max track down people who are lying about their identities online.
What might this essay be about?
A hook. The dangers of meeting people online.
What kind of essay does this prompt call for?
Write an essay about how climate change will impact future generations.
Informative
Walk me through the five steps of the writing process.
1) Unpack the prompt
2) Read with a purpose
3) Plan
4) Write
5) Revise
An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. According to the story "Not an Actual Story," by John Smith, Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. Henry Joe is a man that deserves to be honored in the form of a national holiday every year, in order to share his story and celebrate his honorable actions.
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. BRIDGE (provides the reader with information about the text and how it related to the prompt) -According to the story "Not an Actual Story," by John Smith, Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. THESIS- (answers prompt question and takes a stand) Henry Joe is a man that deserves to be honored in the form of a national holiday every year, in order to share his story, and celebrate his actions.
List the structure of an argumentative body paragraph. How is it different from an informative paragraph?
Topic sentence
Evidence
Elaboration
Counterclaim/rebuttal
Evidence
Elaboration
Wrap up
An informative paragraph is different because it does not provide a counterclaim.
Admittedly, I am too young to have a 3 am curfew, but I will be with a responsible adult who will be with me the whole time.
A counterclaim and rebuttal
Explain why a thesis is so important.
-States the argument or main topic of an essay
-States the topics for your body paragraphs
-Should be restated/rephrased in topic sentences and in the conclusion
Create an introduction for this prompt:
Write an essay in which you explain the dangers of social media.
Must include a hook, bridge, and thesis (answers will vary).