Intro Paragraphs
What is the purpose of an INTRODUCTION paragraph?
To introduce your topic and opinion to the author
(I'm looking for the words introduce here)
What is the purpose of a body paragraph?
TO PROVE YOUR ANSWER FROM YOUR INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
To review WHY you said your answer.
What punctuation goes around the title of a poem, article, or short story?
"Quotation Marks"
True or False: You should cite text evidence from a passage in an introduction paragraph.
False! Save that for your body paragraph
Before you write your first word, what is the first thing you must do?
Indent
What should you do in your first sentence of your body paragraph?
(I'll accept two different answers here)
What a good way to begin a conclusion paragraph?
(How can you start your sentence?)
In conclusion,
To conclude,
In the end,
All in all,
(Other answers may be accepted as well)
When writing on a sheet of paper, what punctuation goes with the title of a novel or full movie?
You must underline it!
Read the following intro paragraph and identify the thesis:
The drama, “Mission of Mercy” by Esther Lipnick focuses on the events in the life of the nurse Florence Nightingale. The three scene structure of the drama emphasizes certain characteristics of Florence by showing how she changes.
The three scene structure of the drama emphasizes certain characteristics of Florence by showing how she changes.
What are the three things you introduce first?
Title, Author, and Plot
(Plot = What the story is about)
How can you prove your reason in a body paragraph?
What is the most important thing to do in your conclusion paragraph?
(Hint: Think of the second "O" in OREO)
Repeat your thesis!
True or False: Your thesis must have quotation marks around it
False! You're not quoting anything, you're using your own words!
Read the following prompt and tell me what question you are supposed to answer:
The drama focuses on events in the life of Florence Nightingale. Write an essay analyzing how the three-scene structure of the drama emphasizes certain characteristics of Florence. Use evidence from the drama to support your response.
How does the fact that the story is told as a three scene play help you understand who Florence is as a character?
What is your answer to the question called?
Thesis
What should you do after citing text evidence?
Explain WHY your evidence proves your reason.
What punctuation must you use when citing text evidence?
"QUOTATION MARKS"
Where does The Old Lady live?
Columbia, SC
What is the question that you are responding called?
A Prompt
Do you need to indent for you body paragraph (Yes or No?)
YES!!!!! You must indent for every new paragraph!!!!
Which words in the following title would need to be capitalized: harry potter and the sorcerer's stone
Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone
What is your answer to the question in the prompt called?
THESIS