Hooks
What type of hook?
What would our school be like if we didn't have rules?
A question to ponder
What part of the essay gives the thesis statement?
Introduction
Give an example of a strong thesis statement for the prompt: What is the best dessert?
Example: I strongly believe ice cream is the best dessert because there are many flavors to choose from, an infinite number of toppings to put on top, and it is easily found in all grocery stores and restaurants.
How long do you have to write your essay?
90 minutes
What type of hook?
Gulp!Gulp!Gulp! A tall glass of water or milk is very good for your body!
Onomatopoeia
What part of the essay gives a call to action and restates the thesis statement?
Conclusion
Give a thesis statement for the prompt: Should kids have extra recess?
Ex: it is obvious that kids should have extra recess because exercise helps to burn off extra energy, sunlight improves moods, and playtime makes happy kids that learn better.
Is it important to brainstorm ideas and organize them before you write?
YES!!! Remember the 4-square graphic organizer!
What is the purpose of a hook?
To bring your reader into your essay, spark interest in your topic
What part of the essay gives evidence and examples?
Body paragraphs
Create a thesis statement for:
What is the best season?
For example: I strongly believe that winter is the best season because there are many snow sports to enjoy, there are snow days from school, and there are important holidays to celebrate.
T or F You are not graded on organization.
FALSE. Make sure your paragraphs are well organized and start with topic sentences, followed by evidence and examples!
Give an example of a hook that uses strong feelings or emotions for the topic: Should kids have homework?
Example: It is devastating to think about how much time students spend on homework when they could be playing outside.
What part of the essay might have the words: "First of all" and "in addition to"?
Body paragraphs
Create a thesis statement for:
Should kids have to go to summer school?
Example: Kids should be required to attend summer school because it will help them practice skills they learned during school, it will provide extra support for concepts they did not understand, and it will give kids something fun to do during the day while their parents work.
T or F You are allowed to use a thesaurus.
Bonus: What is a thesaurus?
TRUE
A thesaurus is a book that tells synonyms and antonyms for words.
give an example of a hook that uses a question to ponder for the topic: Should kids play video games?
What should be the first sentence of each body paragraph?
The topic sentence giving a reason to support your claim.
Create a thesis statement:
What is the best TV show?
Example:Wednesday is the best TV show because the main character is unique, there are scary and funny parts, and it includes a mystery that keeps the audience guessing.
T or F When you write your conclusion, you must begin with the thesis statement. This should be copied word for word from your introduction paragraph.
FALSE: You should begin your conclusion paragraph by RESTATING your thesis statement.