Introduction
FORMATTING: What should you do on the first line of each new paragraph?
Indent!
List 3 transitions you could use to show an additional/similar Supporting Detail
Also; Likewise; Furthermore; Moreover: Additionally; Similarly
List 3 transitions you could use at the beginning of a Conclusion
In conclusion; To conclude; To sum up; Ultimately; In summary
What is paraphrasing?
Paraphrasing is when we use our own words to express information.
Why should we use parallel structure?
When we join 2 ideas in 1 sentence, we want them to be in the same grammatical form and tense!
How long should your title be, and what should it include?
It should be a fun, creative phrase
~4-7 words, including an adjective
What does EX stand for?
Example OR Explanation
Restate Thesis; Summary of Main Ideas; Clincher
TRUE OR FALSE: When we paraphrase we want to rephrase the original text and change the meaning.
FALSE! When we paraphrase, we want to rephrase the text into our own words WITHOUT changing the meaning!
What word do we use to join our ideas together?
The ideas should come before and after "and"
What are the 3 parts of an Introduction?
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
List 3 transitions I could use to introduce an example
What should your Summary of Main Ideas include?
2-3 sentences remining the reader of your Main Ideas, and how they help to support your overall all argument.
What are the 3 ways we can paraphrase?
1. Combine ideas
2. Use synonyms
3. Use different parts of speech
What are the 3 ways we can create parallel structures?
1. parallel nouns
2. parallel verbs
3. parallel adjectives
What does your Thesis need to include in a Persuasive Essay?
Your opinion on the question, and your 3 main reasons why
How many Supporting Details does each Body Paragraph need?
2!
What are the 3 things you could use as a Clincher?
Opinion, Prediction, Question
How do you think you should paraphrase this sentence?
"Many cities suffer from serious air pollution."
We should use synonyms. Change "many" to ____ and "suffer from serious" to _______.
1. helps make stronger/more complex sentences
2. when listing ideas and reasons for the thesis (__, __, and ___.)
If I were an alien trying to read your essay, which part of your Introduction would help me understand the essay topic/key words?
Background Information!
Sequence Transition + Restate Thesis + Main Idea = ?
Topic Sentence! The first sentence of each Body Paragraph
What are some easy ways to restate your Thesis differently in your Conclusion?
Use synonyms or change the sentence structure
Summaries concisely give the main ideas of a text.
Paraphrasing does not intend to shorten the information, but to tell it differently!
"Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and most famous national park in the United States." utilizes what grammatical form and tense?
present tense superlative