Introduction
Is the introduction the first, second, or third part of the persuasive essay?
First!
Which part of the essay is the body paragraph? 1st, 2nd, or 3rd?
2nd
Which part of the essay does the thesis belong in?
The introduction
Which part of the essay does the hook belong?
Introductory paragraph, first sentence.
What is a simile? Provide an example
Comparing using the words "like" or "as"
What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph?
To grab the readers attention, and to present your position on the topic.
What is a topic sentence?
It states the main idea for the body paragraph
What are the 3 main ingredients of a thesis statement?
Topic, position, and 3 arguments/reasons
What is the job of the hook?
To grab the readers attention
Giving human qualities to a non-living/ non-human objects What is personification? Provide an example
Giving human qualities to a non-living/ non-human objects
Should the author write detailed explanations supporting their arguments in the introduction paragraph?
No, detailed arguments belong in the body paragraphs.
How many arguments or points should be included in each paragraph?
one argument or point per paragraph, with three supports or pieces of evidence.
Should a thesis statement be arguable? Or should it be a fact? Why?
The thesis statement should be arguable, and contain a clear position.
What kind of hook is this?
“It is hard to fail but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” - Teddy Roosevelt
Quote technique
Describe the term Idiom? give an example
Knee high to a grasshopper
It's raining cats and dogs
It costs an arm and a leg
What are the three main ingredients for a successful introductory paragraph?
Hook, bridge, and thesis.
How many arguments are needed in the body paragraph section?
3 arguments are sufficient for most essays
Should we include uncertainty words (perhaps, maybe, might, I think, I believe) in our thesis? Yes/No, and why?
No, using words such as maybe, or perhaps gives the reader the impression that the author is not confident in his or his position.
Which hook technique is being used below?
Every year 14 billion pounds of garbage are dumped into the worlds oceans.
Fact Technique
Define and give an example of an adverb
An adverb describes a verb, and almost always ends in -ly:
She walked SLOWLY.
Her heart pounded RAPIDLY.
What comes first in a persuasive essay, the thesis? Or the hook?
The Hook
What is the purpose of the counterargument?
To address an argument that might be used against you, and to offer a rebuttal (argue against it, or explain how it can be overcome).
Which statement below meets the criteria for a thesis statement? 1. Fast food is bad and should be avoided. 2. Americans should avoid fast food consumption because of its negative long term health effects, high calorie count, and lack of nutrients.
2. Americans should avoid fast food consumption because of its negative long term health effects, high calorie count, and lack of nutrients.
Provide an example hook for the following topic: Cellphones in school
EX: ??????? What did you say? You have an ESSAY ON THIS YOU HAD BEST FIGURE IT OUT.
Provide a thesis statement for the following prompt:
Does playing video games for long periods of time affect school performance?
EX:
Playing video games for long periods of time affects school performance by leaving students too exhausted to pay attention, taking up time that should be spent on homework, and creating arguments that carry over into real life and disrupt class.