Introduction
What is the first part of an introduction?
Hook
How many body paragraphs do you need in an essay?
2 to 3 body paragraphs
What is the first sentence you should write for the conclusion?
Restate the Thesis Statement in a new way
What is this paragraph an example of?
Racism has been around a long, time it is still around everywhere you go. ‘’If Beale Street could talk’’ show examples of how black people were treated in the prison system. There are many examples through the story that show systematic oppression, like when Daniel and Fonny went to jail and by their experiences they were victims of the prison system.
Introduction
[Triple Jeopardy]
Identify the error.
The text states that she fears that “every time [she sees] him [she’s] afraid [she’ll] never see him again” (Baldwin 4).
It's correct.
What is the third part of the introduction?
Thesis Statement
What acronym is used in informational essays? What does each letter stand for?
RACE
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain
What is the second sentence you should write for the conclusion?
Recap your 1st point/ topic sentence in a new way.
Is the following an example of a strong closing statement? Explain why or why not.
"If Beale Street could talk” provides many scenarios of racism, systematic oppression, stereo typing and racially profiling black people. Today, racism still exists, but there have been certain measures put into place to protect black people in the system.
Yes, the writer has a strong closing statement that leaves the reader thinking and relates it back to the writing topic & text.
Identify the error.
Tish says within the text that "I am skinny and scared” (Baldwin 11).
Wrong POV, should be 3rd Person POV
Correct: Tish says within the text that “[she is] skinny and scared” (Baldwin 11).
What is the second part of the introduction?
Background/ Context
The R&A in RACE is an example of what sentence?
Topic Sentence
What is the third sentence you should write for the conclusion?
Recap your 2nd point/ topic sentence in a new way
[Double Jepardy]
Knowing RACE is used in body paragraphs, identify the components in the example below.
The Fonny experience in jail was appalling. According to the text it states,” [Fonny] is placed in solitary for refusing to be raped. [Fonny] loses a tooth, again, and almost loses an eye” (Baldwin 207). This quote explains what Fonny goes through while in jail. Being in solitary confinement is a blessing and a curse. Fonny’s Experience was not as sickening as Daniel's.
Topic Sentence:
The Fonny experience in jail was appalling.
Citing/ Evidence:
According to the text it states,” [Fonny] is placed in solitary for refusing to be raped. [Fonny] loses a tooth, again, and almost loses an eye” (Baldwin 207).
Explanation:
This quote explains what Fonny goes through while in jail. Being in solitary confinement is a blessing and a curse.
Transition Sentence:
Fonny’s Experience was not as sickening as Daniel's.
Identify the error.
The text states that she constantly “promises” him that she will “get [him] out of [jail]”. (Baldwin 119).
Misplaced period.
Correct: The text states that she constantly “promises” him that she will “get [him] out of [jail]” (Baldwin 119).
Define Thesis Statement.
(I'll accept variations)
States what your essay will explicitly be about in 1 to 2 sentences.
What does the intext citation consist of?
The authors last name & page number surround by parenthesis.
What is the purpose of a closing/ conclusion paragraph? (Hint: there are 2 things)
To sum up all of your thoughts in the essay, and to leave the reader thinking.
Knowing RACE is used in body paragraphs, identify the components in the example below.
Daniel exposure to the prison system was horrifying. Daniel is so traumatized he is afraid to walk home at night. The text states,’ Daniel stays with [Fonny] till midnight. He is a little afraid to leave, afraid, to hit them streets’’ (Baldwin 114). Daniel relates back to the night when he was falsely accused of stealing a car.
Topic Sentence:
Daniel exposure to the prison system was horrifying.
Citing/ Evidence:
Daniel is so traumatized he is afraid to walk home at night. The text states,’ Daniel stays with [Fonny] till midnight. He is a little afraid to leave, afraid, to hit them streets’’ (Baldwin 114).
Explanation:
Daniel relates back to the night when he was falsely accused of stealing a car.
Identify the error.
The text states that Tish “went to see Fonny” while he was in jail (Baldwin 3).
Its correct.
Define Hook & Background.
(I'll accept variations)
Hook: grab the readers attention
Background: provides context on what the essays topic is about
[Double Jepardy]
What are the 6 things to cite correctly, in order?
Sentence Stem, Quotation Marks around the quote, Parenthesis around the, Authors Last Name & Page Number to make the intext citation, and the Endpoint.
What is the final sentence you should write for the conclusion?
(A strong closing statement) that leaves the reader thinking
Knowing the components of an introduction, identify each part in the example below.
Racism has been around a long, time it is still around everywhere you go. ‘’If Beale Street could talk’’ show examples of how black people were treated in the prison system. There are many examples through the story that show systematic oppression, like when Daniel and Fonny went to jail and by their experiences they were victims of the prison system.
Hook:
Racism has been around a long, time it is still around everywhere you go
Background/ Context:
’If Beale Street could talk’’ show examples of how black people were treated in the prison system. There are many examples through the story that show systematic oppression,
Thesis Statement:
Daniel and Fonny went to jail and by their experiences they were victims of the prison system.
Identify the error.
According to the text, Tish is “suddenly very frightened” during the conversation her and Ernestine were having about the case Baldwin 128.
No parenthesis.
Correct: According to the text, Tish is “suddenly very frightened” during the conversation her and Ernestine were having about the case (Baldwin 128).