First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is the introduction
What is state how the issue is complex and not easily solved or changed.
What paragraph must the thesis/claim be stated first?
What is the introduction?
How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
What is two
Examples in your essay (evidence) should not stand alone. Instead, you should do this...
What is fully explain how the examples are good support for the thesis/point you are making.
What do you need to be sure to do when writing a thesis/claim?
What is answer the prompt/question
On a TSI essay you will receive a prompt. What is important about crafting your response/thesis to this prompt?
What is choose ONE side only and stick to it throughout the essay.
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterargument or counterclaim?
What is missing 1._________ 2. evidence 3. interpretation/commentary/analysis 4. evidence 5. interpretation/commentary/analysis 6. closing sentence
What is a topic sentence
Where in the introduction paragraph is the thesis/claim usually stated?
What is the last sentence
What does the first sentence of a body paragraph do?
Announces the topic of the paragraph and makes a claim related to the thesis that develops the argument.
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to give the reader a brief understanding of what will be discussed in your essay
Which transition word can be used to begin your counterargument (or acknowledgment of the opposing side) statement? A- It may seem that..., B- But...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....
What is A- It may seem that...
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 TWO claims that can be crafted from the question: Should Lyddie sign the petition?
What is Lyddie should sign the petition AND Lyddie should not sign the petition.
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 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. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (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/CLAIM- (answers prompt question and takes a stand) Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year.
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?
Is this a good thesis/claim for a persuasive essay?
I think it's ok to be different than your friends.
What is no? - Uses first person and doesn't provide any reasons why the writer believes this statement.
On the TSI Essay, you should write at least how many words?