The Introduction
What acronym is used for the introduction?
LAST
What paragraphs are written with the TALES method?
body paragraphs
What is the first sentence of a conclusion paragraph?
restate the thesis
Which is a thesis statement?
1. Basketball is the best sport because of teamwork and fun.
2. Basketball is a game played with two teams that you can start practicing as a kid.
1
Order the paragraphs in an essay
Introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, conclusion
In an essay, which paragraph is the introduction?
the first one
What is the most important part of a TALES paragraph?
explain
True/False: you should introduce a new idea in your conclusion.
false
Which is a thesis statement?
1. The Internet was created in the twentith centuries, and it connected people via computers.
2. The Internet should only be used for educational purposes because of cyberbullying issues, time being wasted, and social media addiction.
2
What scale do we use when grading TALES paragraphs?
0,1,2
What does the S stand for in LAST?
sentences on topic
Name every part of TALES in order
topic sentence, add background, lift a line, explain, sum it up
What is one strategy you can use to restate your thesis in a new way?
Take your reasons and put them as the first part of the sentence.
Which is a thesis statement?
1. Laingsburg Middle School typically starts at 7:25 am on all weekdays.
2. Laingsburg Middle School should start later because it would help students to perform better.
2
What is an anecdote?
A personal story you tell in the introduction that is connected to the point of your essay.
Which part of the introduction is the most important?
thesis statement
(Author's Last Name page#).
What does it mean to connect to a lead in the conclusion?
You call back to your lead from the introduction.
Which is a thesis statement?
1. Social media is hurtful because it causes addiction and cyberbullying.
2. 59% percent of teens say they have been cyberbullied on social media.
1
What is the most important sentence in an essay?
the thesis statement
Name all the parts of the introduction in order
lead, ancedote, sentences on topic, thesis statement
What type of citations did you learn this year?
MLA
Name all the parts of a conclusion paragraph.
restate thesis, summarize BP1, summarize BP2, connect to lead
What is the formula for a thesis statement?
Claim because reason 1 and reason 2
Name EVERY part of an entire essay (yes, all 4 paragraphs!!)
lead, anecdote, sentences on topic, thesis
topic sentence, add background, lifted line, explain, sum it up
restate thesis, summarize BP1, summarize BP2, connect to lead