First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is an introduction?
The last paragraph is always called this...
What is a conclusion paragraph
Source 3 says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."
What is evidence?
What paragraph must the claim be stated first?
What is the introduction paragraph?
How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
What is two
The sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
What is a claim?
You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- hook, B- restatement of claim, C- evidence from a text...
What is, B- restatement of claim
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion)
What are body paragraphs
Make a claim to the following question: Which man had more of an influence on our generation: Martin Luther King or Malcolm X?
What is Martin Luther King had more of an influence on our generation OR Malcolm X had more of an influence on our generation,
What are the three components that need to be in an body paragraph?
What is claim, claim evidence, commentary?
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to give the reader a brief understanding of what will be discussed in your essay
This transition is good for the second middle.
a) To begin with
b) Starting off
c) In addition to (reason 1) this (reason 2)
C
What is missing
1.
2. Claim evidence
3. Commentary
What is a claim?
The first sentence in a body paragraph is always called a what?
What is a topic sentence/claim
What is are TWO claims that can be answered from the question: Should Lyddie sign the petition?
What is Lyddie should sign the petition AND Lyddie should not sign the petition.
Which transition word can be used to make your TURN AGAINST statement? A- It may seem that..., B- But...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....
What is A- It may seem that...
What is the second step of the writing process and how do you do it?
What is brainstorm? Know Think Feel
What do you need to be sure to do when writing a claim?
What is answer the question and give reasons
What do you need to do after including evidence into your paragraph?
What is provide commentary?
If I could pick one word to describe Henry Joe-- it would be extraordinary. Henry Joe is a man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year because of his sacrifice and his love for the human race.
Identify the claim in this paragraph.
Henry Joe is a man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year because of his sacrifice and his love for the human race.
What is the first thing you should do when you get an essay packet?
Read and unpack the prompt.
Claim: Kids under 18 should play contact sports. Claim evidence: 1-8 Doctors are better at detecting injuries and treating them. 1-9 The rules for contact sports have improved.
What would be the claim and reason (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
Answers will vary.
Sample response.
First of all, contact sports should be allowed because they are safer for kids now.
Write a question that would require a claim
(answers will vary)
What is the last thing you do when you finish your essay?
Revise and edit