Beginning & Ending an Essay
Hook, background, info, thesis
Introduction
At the top of every body
a topic sentence
Tell me what you learned, the message of the story
Theme
There are 4 major purposes in writing. Name all 4
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Express emotion
I just can't even.
Overwhlemed/pressure/anxious
A conclusion is just an...
Upside down introduction
What does TIQA stand for?
Topic Sentence
Introduce
Quote
Analysis
tell me what happened
main idea
What is the author's purpose in the following thesis?
"While there are a lot of characters in the play who also play a part in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence stands out as the main cause of both of their deaths."
Persuade or argue
Wow. Homey's got rizz.
Astonished/surprised/amazed
An intro has three parts. Name them in order
Hook, overview/background info, thesis
Uh oh! All of these quotes support that thesis! What do I do?
Pick the BEST quote
SURPRISE QUESTION! Where was Mrs. O'Neill born?
Oak Lawn, IL (Chicago)
What is the author's purpose in the following thesis?
"Through the difficulties of the Younger family, Hansberry makes covert, intriguing, and really original comments on gender norms and clichés."
inform
That pizza was straight bussin'
content/joyful/satisfied
I exist at the end of the beginning
thesis
All of the following serve as what type of words? You, your, me, my, I, we, us, our.
Personal pronouns
If you can't find the author's name...
Use article title or website title
What is the author's purpose in the following quote?
"What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?
Express emotion
Ugh, that's cringy.
judgmental/revolted/disgusted
A conclusion does NOT include
new information or evidence
The main purpose we serve is providing support for your thesis.
topic sentences
I am not italicized
an article title
There are 4 types or writing patterns you've used in school. One is cause/effect. Name the other 3.
Chronological order
Classification
Compare/contrast
Spill the tea!
interested/curious/inquisitive