First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is the introduction?
The last paragraph is always called this...
What is a conclusion paragraph
What paragraph must the claim be stated first?
What is the introduction paragraph?
Why is creating an outline considered an essential step before starting to write an essay? OR What benefits does it offer in the essay-writing process?
What is creating an outline is essential before writing an essay because it enhances organization, provides a structural framework, ensures clarity in argumentation, promotes efficient time management, prevents redundancy, and facilitates ease of revision.
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
What is a hook?
Which one of these do you always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph?
A- hook,
B- restatement of claim,
C- evidence from a text...
D- None
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 Jr 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 because of his (reasons)?
(choice and reason)
What is the use of numbers and stats called in rhetoric?
What is LOGOS?
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 is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterclaim?
What type of sentence is missing from this paragraph if each number represents a sentence? A Thesis? Topic? or None?
1. ?? 2. evidence 3. analysis/explain 4. evidence 5. analysis/explain 6. closing sentence
What is a topic sentence?
Where in the introduction paragraph is the claim usually stated?
What is the last sentence?
The first sentence in a ***body paragraph*** is always called a what?
What is a topic sentence?
What should you include to attract your readers? (hint: alliteration and at *top* of essay)
What is a title?
Which transition word can be used to make your TURN AGAINST statement? A- It may seem that..., B- Still...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....
What is A- It may seem that...
Identify this sentence -where it would most likely be in the essay:
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 claim?
What is answer the question? or state your opinion and reason(s).
What do you need to do when including evidence into your paragraph?
What is give due credit? (cite)
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 man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year.
1. Identify the HOOK component.
HOOK (grabs reader's attention)- An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams.
Claim: Schools should ban school uniforms.
Make a counterclaim in response to the claim that is above
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 or what is it doing?
What is a counterclaim? What is bringing up the other point of view?
Write a question that would require a claim.
(answers will vary)
Create an essay template. Be sure to write what each paragraph is called and what belongs in each paragraph. *use your boards all together to make the template. (hint: think about your outline)
answers vary