Broad statement
What is a broad statement?
A general statement that introduces the topic and engages the reader.
What is background information in an introduction paragraph?
Information that provides context and helps the reader understand the topic.
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that clearly expresses the main idea or argument of an essay.
Why is a broad statement important?
It sets the tone and context for the topic being discussed.
What two pieces of information should the first sentence of the background information relay?
The titles of the texts and the authors
True or False? A thesis statement should include the topics of the your body paragraphs.
true
True or False? A broad statement should include something about the character from the text.
false
Why is providing background information crucial for the reader?
It gives them a general understanding of the books before the thesis statement.
A topic sentence states the main topic of a paragraph while a thesis statement states the main topic of an _______________.
essay
How is a broad statement different from the rest of the sentences in the introduction?
It doesn't mention the texts or the authors.
How should titles of texts be punctuated?
Italicize for book titles.
Where is the thesis statement located?
the last sentence of the introduction
Write a broad statement for the essay we are working on.
Prompt Question: What are similarities between Phineas Gage's brain and an adolescent's?
Should the background information include the entire plot for fiction? Should it include the results of studies for nonfiction?
No, just general information without giving too much away.
Create a thesis statement for our essay.
Prompt Question: How is Phineas's brain and behavior similar to an adolescent's?
Phineas's behavior is similar to an adolescent's because they are both impulsive and indecisive.