Introduction
What is a roadmap?
A roadmap is when you tell your readers what are your main arguments you will be writing about.
True or false: Restating my thesis in my conclusion is unnecessary because I already included it in my introduction.
False! Restating your thesis will remind readers of your main point.
What are the three methods of persuasion? (Hint: Think of the triangle)
Ethos, logos, and pathos.
True or false: The United States invented the ice cream sundae.
True!
Soda fountain owner, Ed Berners of Two Rivers, Wisconsin is reputed to have invented the first ice cream sundae in 1881.
Give me an example of an attention-getter.
Possible answers: Did you know that Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the name for a fear of long words? (Question)
I love dogs! (Bold statement)
Once upon a time there was... (Story)
When I was 9 years old, I got a dog for the first time... (Personal experience)
How do I review my roadmap? (Give an example)
You repeat your three points.
Example. There are three reasons why music is so beneficial. Music can help you make connections, improve your health, and help you with your work.
What is ethos? Give me an example of ethos.
Ethos is an appeal to authority and credibility.
I have gone to 3 writing sessions, I can help you write your essay.
I have played in a band before, I know if music helps with connections.
What land animal can open its mouth the widest?
A. Alligator
B. Crocodile
C. Baboon
D. Hippo
Hippo!
The hippopotamus has the widest mouth of any land animal. It can open its jaws more than three feet and 150 degrees!
Give me an example of a thesis statement and an attention getter.
Possible answers: Summer is better than Winter.
You should listen to music.
Story/question
I remember when I was very angry and I decided to listen to music. Do you know what happened?
What is a final impact? Give an example of a final impact.
The final impact is the most important fact you want your readers to remember.
Example: The most important fact about the moon landing is that it opened more opportunities for space exploration!
What is logos? Give me an example of logos.
Logos is an appeal to logic and reasoning.
You should listen to music because it improves your blood flow and makes you healthier.
We should go for a walk because it is good exercise.
If you feed me, I grow, but if you give me water, I die.
Fire
Identify each part of the introduction in the following paragraph:
Which was invented first, art or music? Archeology has revealed that ancient cultures highly valued both. Art has evolved from cave drawings to complex paintings, while music has progressed from rudimentary drums to delicate instruments. Both demonstrate the human ability to create. However, art is superior for three reasons. Art further stretches human creativity, is more accessible, and widely giftable. Both music and art are worthwhile endeavors, but art is more widely applicable.
Which was invented first, art or music? (Attention getter/hook)
Archeology has revealed that ancient cultures highly valued both. Art has evolved from cave drawings to complex paintings, while music has progressed from rudimentary drums to delicate instruments. Both demonstrate the human ability to create. (Background)
However, art is superior for three reasons. (Thesis)
Art further stretches human creativity, is more accessible, and widely giftable. (Roadmap)
Identify each part of the conclusion in the following paragraph:
Art is superior to music for three main reasons. Art further stretches human creativity, is more accessible, and widely giftable. Among these three reasons, creativity is most important. Like any other skill, creativity must be developed. While both art and music are creative, art is more applicable to a variety of fields. Once matured, creativity can be used to solve complex and important problems in science, medicine, and technology. Although we may never know whether art or music came first, the creativity inspired by art is part of why music is so beautiful.
Art is superior to music for three main reasons. (Restate thesis)
Art further stretches human creativity, is more accessible, and widely giftable. (Review roadmap)
Among these three reasons, creativity is most important. Like any other skill, creativity must be developed. While both art and music are creative, art is more applicable to a variety of fields. Once matured, creativity can be used to solve complex and important problems in science, medicine, and technology. (Final impact)
Although we may never know whether art or music came first, the creativity inspired by art is part of why music is so beautiful. (Link to attention getter)
What is pathos? Give me an example of pathos.
Pathos is an appeal to emotion.
You should get a dog because there are thousands of homeless puppies.
We should ban homework because it stresses children which can ruin their childhood.
A monkey, a squirrel, and a bird are racing to the top of a coconut tree. Who will get the banana first, the monkey, the squirrel, or the bird?
None of them, because you cannot get a banana from a coconut tree!
What are the four parts of the introduction?
Atttention-getter (hook), background, thesis, roadmap (preview).
What are the four parts of a conclusion? (Bonus: What is the optional part?)
Restate thesis statement, review roadmap, final impact, and link to attention-getter.
Bonus: Bridge to the conclusion.
What do these letters stand for TAES? (Hint: 4 parts of a persuasive essay)
Topic sentence, analysis, evidence, and a summary sentence.
What has four eyes but cannot see?
Mississippi