Thesis Statements
A thesis statement is the main ARGUMENT of your essay.
Introduction paragraphs set the ____ of your essay.
Introduction paragraphs set the TONE of your essay.
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence in support of the thesis, that gets into more specific parts of your argument.
The conclusion paragraph brings the writer’s argument to a __________.
The conclusion paragraph brings the writer’s argument to a CLOSE.
What is the formula for a simple thesis statement?
Topic + Opinion
True or False: Introduction paragraphs should be short, neutral, and facts-based.
FALSE: Your introduction paragraph can be long, it should have your opinion in it, and can feature ideas you have yet to prove.
What does PIE stand for?
P = Point (Topic Sentence)
I = Information (They Say)
E = Explanation (I Say)
What does a good conclusion paragraph make the reader do?
Makes the reader reflect on the discussion in the body of the essay
The "so what?" of a complex thesis statement is the larger ___________, the _________, and/or the ________ of what you are arguing.
The "so what?" of a complex thesis statement is the larger significance, the implications, and/or the outcomes of what you are arguing.
Which of the 6 Approaches to Introduction Paragraph writing is the following sentence: Every year, over 4,000 people, including children, die migrating to the US.
Use a striking fact or statistic
The best academic writing has ONE (1) underlying feature. What is that feature?
It is deeply engaged in some way with other people’s views.
In your conclusion paragraph you should be _______, _______, and _______ _______ confidently so that your reader is left with a good impression of your argument.
In your conclusion paragraph you should be concise, direct, and wrap up confidently so that your reader is left with a good impression of your argument.
What are the 6 C's of a strong thesis statement?
Clear, Contestable, Concentrated, Complex, Compelling, Connected
What are the 6 Approaches to Introduction Paragraph Writing?
Provide a Personal Experience that is relevant to the topic
Incorporate a thought-provoking quote
Use a striking fact or statistic
Pose a relevant question that will get your reader thinking
Provide background information and/or history on the topic
State a problem that will be analyzed or solved
The "I" in PIE stands for Information ("They Say"). "They Say" is often a ______.
"They Say" is often a SUMMARY.
What are the 5 Ways to Write a Conclusion Paragraph?
Answer the question “so what?”
Propose a course of action
Challenge the reader to look to the future
Offer opinions that your reader might not have accepted earlier
Consider the implications or outcomes of your argument