First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
Introduction.
The last paragraph is always called this...
Conclusion.
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion).
The body paragraphs.
What paragraph must the thesis be stated first?
The introduction.
How many pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
Two pieces of evidence.
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
A hook.
What should be the first sentence of your conclusion?
Restatement of the thesis. (Tell me what you told me)
What part of ICEES is this: For example, the text says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."
Evidence.
What is the purpose of the Thesis?
Addresses the prompt and tells the reader what you are going to discuss.
What are the three components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
A hook, backgroun, 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 make your argument even stronger...
A counterclaim.
What is missing 1. topic sentence 2. evidence 3. elaboration 4. 5. elaboration 6. wrap up
Second piece of evidence.
Where in the introduction paragraph is the thesis usually stated?
The last sentence.
The first sentence in a body paragraph is called a what?
A topic sentence.
What information comes after your hook? It is usually 2 to 3 sentences.
Background information on the topic.
Which one of these transition words can you use to introduce a counterclaim?
Also, even though, also, first, or afterward
even though
If your essay starts with: A great man once said "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Thomas Edison looked at failure in a positive way.
What is this?
A hook.
What kind of essay does this prompt call for?
Write about something you have learned recently and how it has affected you.
Expository/explanatory
Walk me through a body paragraph of an informative essay.
Topic sentence(idea), citation, evidence, elaboration, summary
I.C.E.E.S
Thesis sentence
In the conclusion paragraph, how should you end your essay?
You can call the audience to action if the essay is argumentative.
OR
Leave them with a thought provoking question
OR
Interesting quote
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 in an essay?
Counterclaim.
Create an argumentative essay prompt.
Must be a question that forces one to choose a side
When starting an essay, what is the first step after reading the articles?
put your notes into a graphic organizer:
circle map
tree map
flee map