Introduction
The point of an introduction
...is "to introduce the reader to my topic and what I'll discuss"
The purpose of body paragraphs
...is "to support my thesis with points backed by evidence and explanations"
The point of a conclusion
"to sum up my argument/points and leave a final impression on the reader"
Identify the element:
Furthermore, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch states that in school, “There’s awkwardness, cliques and bullying. There are the challenges of puberty and low-self-esteem -- or maybe too much self-esteem.”
Evidence
Name this prompt: Write about the most frightening moment in your life.
Narrative
3 Elements of an Introduction
are... "the hook, set-up, and thesis"
3 Elements of a Body Paragraph
the "point/topic, evidence, and explanation"
Should a conclusion include new information?
No! (the only technical exceptions are final thoughts, or reflections)
Identify the element AND whether or not a transition is present:
Being that activism is anything that promotes change, the most effective method is challenging one's own familial prejudices.
Topic/point sentence with transition ("Being that...")
Name this prompt: You are running for president. Write a campaign speech.
Persuasive/argumentative
Why we put our points in the order in which we'll discuss them
"to help the reader follow along with the rest of my essay easily"
Helps my essay "flow" along
Transitions!!!
3 Elements of a Conclusion (think of the 3 R's)
Thesis restatement, review, and reflection
Identify the element:
The Squatter and the Don by Maria Burton gives insight into the history of Manifest Destiny from a Mexican-American perspective.
Set-up (author, title, summary)
Name this prompt: Write a research proposal.
Expository
This goes in the set-up!
the "author(s), title(s), and summary"
Evidence for a visual document versus a textual document
"Visual evidence is an exact description of what I see and textual evidence is a direct quote"
Should my conclusion be identical to my introduction?
No! (We always use different words to restate the meaning of our thesis and points!)
Identify the element:
Considering the bleak situations stated in the article, students cannot adjust or feel comfortable in a school setting that's associated with more negative feelings than positive.
Explanation
Name this prompt: Think of one problem your community (the United States, your state, your city, etc.) has that might be improved with some clever plans. Now, think of some solutions, some ways to make that improvement. Write an essay explaining your solutions to the problem.
Expository
For the following prompt, create a hook and a thesis. Then, identify the forms you used.
Prompt: Schools often use homework to help students practice what they learn, but there's a debate about the cost-benefit ratio of assigning homework. Should homework be banned?
Forms for thesis: list, however, and power/number
Forms for hook: anecdote, question, statement, quotation, statistic
Use an academic quote starter for the quote below (Be sure to use the proper punctuation!)
"It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you, always." - Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey famously stated, "It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you, always."
Name this prompt: Choose a story, drama, or poem in which you observe a unique tone. Analyze the tone in detail, illustrating specific qualities of it by offering several textual examples of each quality.
Response to text