Introductions
What format should essays be written in?
MLA format
(Identify)Where do you find a hook in the introduction?
The first sentence!
What two sentences are the bridge sandwiched between?
Hook and thesis statement!
Two things that are required in any Thesis Statement
1. An opinion
2. Restate as much of the question in your statement as you can
The acronym RADaR stands for:
Replace
Add
Delete
Reorder
True or False: If I paraphrase something, I have to cite it.
False! You only cite something if it is not in your own words.
Which of these is the least effective way to write a hook?
A. Startling statement
B. Anecdote
C. Question
D. Definition
C. Question
True or False: The bridge is the MOST important sentence in the introduction!
False!! Your thesis is your most important, without it, your reader will not understand the essay.
(Synthesize) Create a Simple Thesis Statement from this question:
What is the best fast-food restaurant?
The best fast food restaurant is McDonalds.
How many words do your writing notebook entries need to be?
100/150 (honors)
What does an introduction paragraph typically have?
-Hook
-Bridge
-Thesis
What is an example of a type of hook?
-Flash memoir
-Definition
-Startling statement
Why is the bridge so important in an introduction paragraph?
Because it has the important job of connecting the hook ideas and the thesis statement ideas!
Which is the correct way to create a Thesis Statement?
a. Ice cream is the best dessert.
b. The best dessert is in fact ice cream for many reasons.
c. Ice cream is cold, delicious, and sweet, therefore it is the best dessert.
d. All of the above.
D. All of the above
(Identify)What is the name of the strategy we use for writing?
RICE
What punctuation do you use for essay titles?
None! Just be sure it is capitalized.
FREE SPACE :) Pick a groupmate to Rock, Paper, Scissors with a member from another group. If you win, you win the 400. if the other group wins, they win the 400.
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Define bridge.
Sentences that connect the ideas from the hook and the ideas in the thesis.
(Synthesize) Create a Complex Thesis Statement using this question:
Is Taylor Swift the best singer in our generation?
Rerecording her music after a scandal, writing original and fantastic song lyrics, and being generous to her fans are all amazing reasons why Taylor Swift is killing the game as the best artist in our generation.
(Identify) Name three authors' craft moves
Flashbacks, personification, commas, repetition, sentence structure, intentional structure, imagery, lack of punctuation, simple word choice, using title as first line, punctuation, metaphor, definition, repetition with purpose
Identify three mistakes in the intro paragraph provided by Ms. Garcia.
1. Incorrect MLA format on the date
2. Missing last name and page number in the right corner
3. Uses "Have you ever thought...."
4. Wrong font
Create a hook for this thesis: Halloween is the best holiday.
Has to use: definition, startling statement, quote, anecdote
How many sentences should a bridge be?
Enough for the reader to understand the bridge between the hook and the thesis :)
Create a Thesis Ladder using this question:
Should College be free for everyone?
4. Encouraging students to get an education, creating more career opportunities, and the ability to get a job with ease are all reasons why each and every college should be free to anyone interested.
3. College should be free because it allows more people to get an education.
2. Everyone should attend college for free for several reasons.
1. College should be free for everyone.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! The acronym RICE stands for:
Restate and answer the question
Identify details and evidence
Cite evidence
Explain your evidence