Module 1
The essay we are writing for Module 1
What is Informational Essays
Where does the introduction go in an essay?
What is at the beginning
To improve in this class, you need to read like a ________
What is a Writer
Where do you find supporting evidence?
What is in the text
My Colors (3)
What is Green, White and Black
The purpose of Module 1 essay?
What is to "inform"
I am the opening statement
What is a Hook
T/F - you need a central idea in your writing
What is True
Supporting evidence en _ _ _ _ _ _ the reader's understanding of the central idea.
enhances
My Mascot
What is a trailblazer
An essay consists of what 3 main parts?
What is introduction, body paragraph and conclusion.
Part of introduction that lets the reader know more about the topic of the essay
What is background information/topic sentence
You find the central idea from ________-ing the text
What is from analyzing the text
How much supporting evidence should you use for each main claim? At least _____.
How much supporting evidence should you use for each essay? At least _____.
1; 2
Name of our KIPP Region
What is San Antonio
What genre and how many texts are we going to read in Module 1?
What is Non-Fiction and 4
Part of introduction that lets the reader know exactly what author is going to talk about
What is a Thesis statement
You support the central idea with _______________ from the text
What is with evidence
In what paragraphs should you use supporting evidence?
in the body paragraphs
How old is UPrep (year founded, or total years old)
What is 2009 or 14 years
The name of the expert aerospace consultant from Mars Article 1
What is Mary Lynne Dittmar
What is in the introduction of the essay and also at the end in the conclusion
What is a Thesis
The central idea must connect to the ___________ text, not just __________.
entire; one part
Can you write an informational essay without supporting evidence? Why or why not?
No - you need to justify your claims in order to make your essay complete
About how many people (students + teachers) are walking the halls? Ex: 100-200 people, 300-400 people, etc.
What is 800-900 people