First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is an introduction
What paragraph must the THESIS be stated 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
Name FOUR of the OUTLAWED words in Essay writing.
What is : I, me, my, you, your, would, could, should, may, might, how
What are the FOUR components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
What is a hook, bridge, narrowing sentence, and thesis.
What is missing in this body paragraph? 1. _________ 2. evidence 3. analysis 4. evidence 5. analysis 6. MIC DROP sentence
What is a topic sentence
Where in the introduction paragraph is the THESIS usually stated?
What is the last sentence
What is the second sentence in an introduction called?
What is the BRIDGE
What is the last sentence called in a development paragraph and what is its purpose?
It is called the MIC DROP sentence. Its purpose is to recap what you wrote in the body paragraph as well as to make a direct link back to your topic sentence.
How do you create a THESIS statement?
What is Extract a THEME from the text you are analyzing
What do you need to do after including evidence into your paragraph?
What is provide a literal AND inferential analysis
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. NARROWING SENTENCE (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. THESIS- (answers prompt question and takes a stand) Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year.
Is there more evidence or analysis in a body paragraph? Name one question you can address in the analysis part of your body paragraph.
What is there is more ANALYSIS. Questions that can be adressed while analyzing evidence are:
Why is this interesting? What might this thing mean on a deeper level? Connection to something else in the story? Life lesson that goes beyond the story? How does it connect to commentary or criticism of our leaders, institutions, or social groups?
TOGETHER come up with the THEME for the book Patron Saints of Nothing. Start with "The author's message to the reader is that..."
Answers will vary. See Mrs. O'Grady to get your THEME checked and awarded points.
Name the four ways you can HOOK your reader while writing an introductory paragraph to an essay.
What is
1. Analogy or Metaphor 2. Turn a Cliché on its head 3. Shocking Statement 4. Famous Quote 5. Question (OVERUSED, you can use it but with CAUTION)
TOGETHER come up with the THEME for the book MAUS. Start with "The author's message to the reader is that..."
Mrs. O'Grady will provide you with the points depending on how EXCELLENT your THEME is.