Introduction
An opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on.
What is a Hook?
This is the first REASON for your argument, listed in thesis.)
Example: One of the primary reasons why _______is because _______.
What is a Topic Sentence?
The final paragraph of your essay. It aims to: Tie together the essay's main points. Show why your argument matters. Leave the reader with a strong impression.
What is a Conclusion?
Rough Draft #4
Monday, April 18th, 2022 @ 11:59 A.M. (before your regularly scheduled class time).
This Fresh Prince has been banned from the Oscars for the next decade due to a physical altercation that took place at the same award show between comedians.
Who is Will Smith?
The additional information your reader needs to know to understand your work. It might include things like definitions, historical context, current events that have bearing on your writing, or other information.
What is Background Information?
A word or phrase that connects one idea to another. This connection can occur within a paragraph or between paragraphs.
What this means is that . . .
In other words, . . .
Clearly, . . .
What is a Transition?
This is a discussion of future outcomes or consequences of the situation
What is an End Hook?
Student Presentations
Monday 4/25 - Friday 4/29
The "As It Was" singer is expected to release his third album on May 20th, 2022.
Who is Harry Styles?
A sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay. It usually comes near the end of your introduction.
What is a Thesis Statement?
If you use a quotation, paraphrase, or summarization, you should ALWAYS...
Include a citation (both in-text and in your bibliography).
Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, with or without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement.
What is plagiarism?
End of Class Reflection
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 @ 11:59 P.M.
This blockbuster release featuring the former clown prince of crime from across the aisle is currently bombing in the box office.
What is Morbius?
Instead of saying "The paper" or "The essay," you should say:
Method 1: According to name of author, “something something something” (page number).
Method 2: As name of author mentions in her article, something something something (page number).
Including assertion, evidence, and commentary, this formula serves as a building block for body paragraphs.
What is an Evidence Cycle?
https://www.uis.edu/cas/thelearninghub/writing/handouts/research-methods/the-evidence-cycle/
Do not use these pronouns to state your opinions or feelings
What are first person pronouns? (I, we).
When is all late work due?
Sunday, May 1st, 2022, at 11:59 P.M.
This video game with an original story written by Game of Thrones writer George R. R. Martin was released on February 24th, 2022 has seen immense popularity and insane difficulty.
What is Elden Ring?
Also known as "academic discourse," this discourse is how scholars engage with each other, communicate their research, and build on existing scholarship to create new knowledge.
What is a Scholarly Conversation?
Is the last sentence in a paragraph. Its job is to summarize the main idea of the paragraph. If the paragraph is part of an essay, this sentence also transitions to the next paragraph.
What is a Concluding Statement?
These are inserted in the text of your research paper to briefly document the source of your information.
What is an in-text citation?
Essay #4
Friday, April 29th, 2022, at 11:59 P.M.
This glittering vampire hearthrob has broken into a new genre of films that has received critical acclaim.
Who is Robert Pattinson in the Batman?