Starting Off Strong...
How many sentences should an introductory paragraph have?
Three!
How many sentences should a body paragraph have, according to the TRIAC method?
Six!
How many sentences should your conclusion have?
Three!
How many times has this class met this semester (INCLUDING today)?
5!
Man, I love my dog... what's her name again?
a. Bella
b. Daisy
c. Hazel
d. Lucy
Lucy!
Which sentence in your essay is the D.R.A.P.E.S. technique?
The first sentence, every time!
The topic sentence is tied directly to what other part of your essay?
The thesis sentence!
Why is it not a good idea to introduce new information in your conclusion paragraph?
Because you won't have any space/time to talk about it your new point!
According to the article we read last class: if you study using AI, is your test score going to be better or worse than if you studied without it?
Worse!
Squid Games was SUCH a good TV show... and the _______ version was so much better than the ________ version! (Just like all anime is!)
a. subbed:dubbed
b. dubbed:subbed
A - subbed is 1,000% better than dubbed!
Which of the following is NOT a part of the three-part thesis?
1. Topic
2. Claim
3. Hook
4. Reasons
Why should your conclusion sentence be one of the easier sentences to write?
It restates what you've already said in the body paragraph!
Is this:
Dogs often make wonderful companions due to their energetic personalities, friendly dispositions, and their innate desire for human interaction.
A good re-wording of the thesis sentence below?
Dogs are better than cats because they are energetic, friendly, and want human attention.
NO! What's missing??
Is this sentence logical?
I felt scrutinized: my teacher totally ignored me in class today!
No: scrutinize means to look at something closely!
That article we read last class was interesting... it reminds me of a story! Which one of these stories from my college experience is TRUE?
a. One of my seventh graders truly believed they could use AI on every assignment... and their PARENT got upset at me when I said they couldn't!
b. I was once accused of using AI on a job application... I proved them wrong, and sent a strongly worded, not-so-friendly email back.
c. One of my friends in college was caught using AI on an essay, and failed a class because of it.
d. My wife used AI to write a birthday poem for me: I know she didn't write it, but I refuse to call her out on it!
B!
Is this an acceptable three-part thesis statement?
The widespread use of smartphones has significantly impacted social interaction by decreasing face-to-face communication, increasing access to diverse perspectives, and creating new forms of social connection.
Yes!
What do the analysis sentences do in your body paragraph?
Explain the evidence you used in the Illustration sentence!
BONUS! Speaking of saying goodbyes, TikTok may not be around much longer... but it's not the first app of its kind, and I'm sure another one will come out soon! Which of the following apps similar to TikTok came out FIRST?
1. Music.ly
2. Vine
3. Snapchat
4. Bytedance
Vine!
The Odyssey follows a certain format that lots of other types of media follow, even in the current day!
What was that format called?
The Hero's Journey!
I'm looking forward to the weekend - I'll have a lot of free time to play Cyberpunk 2077! How many hours have I played the game since Christmas?
a. 20
b. 37
c. 51
d. 68
D!
Which D.R.A.P.E.S. technique is this sentence?
Just like John Wick, a highly skilled assassin who seeks revenge after his beloved dog is killed, the pursuit of justice can be a powerful and all-consuming force.
Is this an acceptable piece of evidence for the Illustration sentence of an essay?
"Everyone knows that video games cause violence because my cousin started acting aggressive after playing a Fortnite all night last night."
NO! It's not factual - it's your "guess" at what's true!
Speaking of conclusions, novels also have conclusions...
What were the last two words in Long Way Down?
You Comin'?
Who was the second person to enter the elevator in Long Way Down?
Buck - Will got in first!
I once had to have surgery due to having a condition called ptosis - which part of the body did I have to have surgery on?
Eyelids!