Hooks / World Connections
Where does a hook sentence go?
In your introduction paragraph as your first sentence.
True or False. This test has spell check.
False :(
What type of writing DOES NOT require a thesis?
Narrative.
What is the purpose of a hook?
To get the reader sucked into your essay!
What are 2 things your could do with your scratch paper?
Create a pre-write, write your rough draft, edit/revise.
Carissa said shouted, run John!
If you were writing a narrative story, what is wrong with this?
"________"
Where does a thesis statement go?
Last sentence of your introduction paragraph AND restated as your first sentence of your conclusion.
What is argumentative writing?
Taking a side on an issue and using facts to prove/defend your side.
Write a hook about social media using a question.
Do you feel like you have more friends online than in real life?
List the order of a 5 paragraph essay....
1. Intro
2. Body paragraph 1
3. Body paragraph 2
4. Body paragraph 3
5. Conclusion
have you ever been to the grand Canyon. It is a beautiful area with red rocks.
Fix the errors...
Have, Grand, and a question mark.
You wrote this thesis statement.... Taylor Swift is the best artist because she writes her own music, has fabulous outfits, and is a good human.
What will body paragraph 2 be about?
Fabulous outfits.
What is persuasive writing?
Writing to convince someone to agree with your side. HINT for your background in your conclusion paragraph... Rebuttal.
Write a hook about summer time using a vivid description.
Paint a picture with words including imagery using the 5 senses.
You are done writing your essay. Instead of hitting submit, what are 3 things you could do before hitting submit?
Read over your entire essay, look for grammar errors, look for spelling errors, find a spot to add or take away something, etc.
Here is an explanation a student wrote...
statista is a group from idaho that studies time spent on phones.
What two errors are in this context?
Statista and Idaho
Write a thesis statement about the worst ice cream flavor with three reasons.
_________ ice cream is the worst because _____, ______, and ________.
What type of writing is expository?
Writing to explain.
Write a hook for an essay about life as a teenager using a metaphor or simile.
Being a teenager is as ______ as _______ OR Life as a teenager is a _________.
How many paragraphs should you write for an essay and how many sentences belong in each paragraph (this part varies from paragraph to paragraph...)
5 paragraphs. Intro and conclusion should have around 4ish sentences. Body paragraphs should have 5-7 sentences.
Cite this quote from paragraph 7.
According to Google, 53% of the world is a fan of Taylor Swift.
"According to Google, 53% of the world is a fan of Taylor Swift" (p.7).
Write a thesis statement with 3 reasons why a certain actor/actress is the best.
Tom Holland is the best actor because ______, _______, and ________.
What type of writing is narrative?
Story telling. It can be real or fake.