Verbs
Reinforce
To strengthen or support
Amicable
Friendly + Welcoming
What is the purpose of a HOOK?
What are some types of strong hooks?
The purpose of a hook is to GRAB your readers attention.
Question, Fact or statement, Vivid Description
Deteriorate
To become progressively worse
Novel
New + Original
What is the purpose of the THESIS?
Write a strong thesis about pollution.
The thesis introduces the ARGUMENT of the essay.
Pollution is detrimental because it harms wildlife, increases the risk of illnesses, and destroys communities.
Emulate
To match or surpass (a person or achievement) typically by imitation.
Autonomy
The freedom to make your own choices + be independent
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
When do you need to use FANBOYS?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
You use FANBOYS to join two independent clauses (make sure to add a COMMA before the conjunction)
Wane
To decrease in power or extent (become weaker)
Ample
Enough or more that enough of something (plentiful)
What type of information should you annotate?
Themes, Potential evidence, Unknown words or confusing ideas
Abhor
To regard with disgust or hatred
Static
Lacking in movement
What must a good conclusion do? (HINT: there are 3 key things)
Revisit your thesis, paraphrase your BPs, make broader connections