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
The text says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world." - This sentence is an example of...
What is evidence?
In this paragraph the thesis is stated.
What is the introduction
How many pieces of evidence should you have in one paragraph (at minimum)?
What is 1-2
You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- hook, B- restatement of thesis/summary, C- evidence from a text...
What is, B- restatement of thesis/summary
Make a thesis for the following question: To what extent should children be required to have homework after school?
Examples: What is, students should have X number of hours daily/weekly OR students should not have homework, etc.
What are the three components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
What is a hook, transitional sentence, and a thesis.
This is when you briefly mention an opposing argument in a persuasive essay to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterclaim
What is missing?
Intro, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion.
What is a body paragraph 3.
Where in the introduction paragraph is the thesis usually stated?
What is the last sentence
The first sentence in a body paragraph is...
What is the topic sentence
What 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 start your third body paragraph? A- It may seem that..., B- But...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....
What is D- Finally...
Identify this sentence: These mysterious animals will love you one minute, and will terrorize you and your family the next minute.
What is a hook
What do you need to be sure to do when writing a thesis?
What is answer the question
What do you need to include in your body paragraphs?
A topic sentence, detailed sentence(s), and transitional or concluding sentence.
An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. Henry Joe is a man that deserves to be honored in the form of a national holiday every year. 1. Identify the three components in this introduction paragraph. 2. Explain the purpose of each component.
HOOK (grabs reader's attention)- An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. TRANSITIONAL SENTENCES (provides reader with information about the text and how it related to the prompt) -Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. THESIS- (answers prompt question and takes a stand) Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year.
Thesis: Schools should ban school uniforms. Make a counterclaim in response to the this
Example: It may seem that schools should not ban school uniforms due to the fact the regular school clothing can be expensive, but in the summer and during holidays, there are many sales on apparel that can drastically bring the cost down. *answers may vary but competitors must have a transition word, turn against, transition word, turn back (and in that order)
Admittedly, I am too young to have a 3 am curfew, but I will be with a responsible adult who will be with me the whole time! What is this sentence called?
What is a counterclaim?
State a question that would require a thesis.
(answers will vary)
Which of the three body paragraphs has a concluding sentence instead of a transitional sentence?
What is the third body paragraph, because it is transitioning to the conclusion.