Introduction Paragraph
The Attention Grabber
Hook
What is the first sentence of your body paragraph called?
Main topic/main point
True or False. The conclusion paragraph must be long.
False.
Which part of your essay does the say mean matter strategy help you write?
Body Paragraph
Define "hook" in your own words.
Answers vary
In this part of the essay, you will identify the author and title of the text.
Bridge
What is the second part of the body paragraph?
Citing textual evidence.
Why do we use fresh language in the conclusion paragraph?
To restate the thesis sentence.
What is the say portion of Say Mean Matter?
Textual Evidence
Define "thesis" in your own words.
Answers will vary.
Which part of the essay gives background information on the texts?
Summary
What does the transition sentence do?
Connect one idea to another.
What comes after restating the thesis?
The "So What" part of the paragraph.
What is the mean portion of the say mean matter?
Explanation of what the evidence means.
What genre of writing will we be tested on for SC Ready?
Informative/Explanatory Essay
This sentence directly answers the prompt.
Thesis
What is the last sentence in the body paragraph called?
Transition Sentence.
What should the last sentence of the essay do?
Leave the reader nodding in agreement. It is a lingering thought.
What is the matter portion of the say mean matter?
It explains what the evidence shows.
What is the name of the writing portion of SC Ready?
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA)
•An analogy or metaphor
•Famous quote
•Figurative Language
•A shocking statement
These are all examples of ________
Hooks
What is the third part of the body paragraph?
Analysis (Mean and Matter)
What does the "so what" part of the essay answer?
Why does it matter, anyway?
Use a sentence stem for say, mean, or matter?
Answers may vary.
True or false. All of the following must be included in our essay:
Textual Evidence
Hook
Famous Quote
Analysis
Main Point/Topic
False.