First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is an introduction
The text says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world." (Suarez, 2)
What is evidence?
What paragraph must the claim be stated in first?
What is the introduction paragraph
You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- hook, B- restatement of thesis, C- evidence from a text...
What is, B- restatement of thesis
What are the three components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
What is a hook, background information, and a thesis/claim.
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to give the reader a brief summary of what will be discussed in your essay
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterclaim/counterargument
What component from a body paragraph is missing
1. __________ 2. evidence 3. Reasoning 4. evidence 5. Reasoning 6. closing sentence
What is a topic sentence
Where in the introduction paragraph is the thesis/claim usually stated?
What is the last sentence
Which transition word can be used to make your counterargument statement? A- Some may say..., B- But...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....
What is A- Some may say...
Identify this sentence: These mysterious animals will love you one minute and will terrorize you and your family the next.
What is a hook
What do you need to be sure to do when writing a claim/thesis?
What is restate the question.
What do you need to do after including evidence into your paragraph?
What is provide reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim/thesis or proves that your thesis/claim is correct
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.
Claim: Schools should ban school uniforms.
Make a counterargument in response to the claim that is above
Example: It may seem that schools should not ban school uniforms due to the fact the regular school clothing can be expensive, but in the summer and during holidays, there are many sales on apparel that can drastically bring the cost down. *answers may vary but competitors must have a transition word, turn against, transition word, turn back (and in that order)
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! What is this sentence called?
What is a counterargument?
Write a question that would require a claim
(answers will vary)
Create an essay template. 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.
teacher will provide correct answer