First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
Introduction.
The last paragraph is always called this...
Conclusion.
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion).
The body paragraphs.
What paragraph must the thesis be stated first?
The introduction.
How many pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
Two pieces of evidence.
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
A hook.
What should be the first sentence of your conclusion?
Restatement of the thesis.
For example, the text says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."
Evidence.
Create a thesis for the following question: Which man had more of an influence on our generation, Martin Luther King or Malcolm X?
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 introduction paragraph?
A hook, bridge, and a thesis.
What is the purpose of a hook?
To grab the reader's attention.
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
A counterclaim.
What is missing 1. topic sentence 2. evidence 3. elaboration 4. 5. elaboration 6. wrap up
Second piece of evidence.
Where in the introduction paragraph is the thesis usually stated?
The last sentence.
The first sentence in a body paragraph is called a what?
A topic sentence.
What is a bridge?
The bridge should give the reader some background information and introduce the sources.
Which transition word can you use to introduce a counterclaim?
On the other hand, on another note, even though, although...
A great man once said "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Thomas Edison looked at failure in a positive way.
A hook.
What kind of essay does this prompt call for?
Write about something you have learned recently and how it has affected you.
Expository/explanatory
Walk me through a body paragraph.
Topic sentence, evidence, elaboration, evidence, elaboration, link/wrap up
An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. According to the story "Not an Actual Story," by John Smith, 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, in order to share his story, and celebrate his honorable actions.
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. Bridge (provides reader with information about the text and how it related to the prompt) -According to the story "Not an Actual Story," by John Smith, 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 a man that deserves to be honored in the form of a national holiday every year, in order to share his story, and celebrate his actions.
In the conclusion paragraph, how can you end your essay?
You can call the audience to action if the essay is argumentative.
You can explain why this information is important for the reader if the essay is explanatory.
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!
Counterclaim.
Create an argumentative essay prompt.
Must be a question that forces one to choose a side (answers will vary).
Create a mock introduction for this prompt:
Is it our right to “catfish,” or should it be against the law to pretend to be someone else online?
Must include hook, bridge and thesis (answers will vary).