Introduction/Thesis
Which of these is not a part of the introduction paragraph?
a. Thesis
b. Hook
c. Topic Sentence
d. Background
C. Topic Sentence
What are the two parts of a topic sentence?
Topic + controlling idea
What does the conclusion NOT do?
a. Summarize the main arguments.
b. Re-state the thesis.
c. Tell the reader why they should care.
d. Introduce a new supporting argument.
d. Introduce a new supporting argument.
Which one of these transition phrases shows conclusion:
a. For example
b. Moreover
c. All in all
d. Next
c. All in all
Name 2 of the 3 peer editing steps.
1. Give compliments.
2. Give suggestions.
3. Make corrections.
Identify the thesis statement in this introduction:
"Can you imagine how much a single day can cost if you live in Shibuya, Tokyo? Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world. The prices of things in Tokyo are much higher than in other parts of Japan. Many people living in Tokyo have a difficult time paying for their lifestyles. For these reasons, the Japanese government should introduce laws that will help lower the cost of living in Tokyo."
For these reasons, the Japanese government should introduce laws that will help lower the cost of living in Tokyo.
Which of these is NOT a job of the body paragraphs?
a. Provide a supporting argument for the thesis
b. Discuss the main topic
c. Give a summary of the three main arguments
d. Have a topic sentence and three supporting details
c. Give a summary of the three main arguments
What is missing from this conclusion paragraph?
"Humans should stop eating meat. Everyone should be a vegetarian. Becoming a vegetarian is the only way we can save our planet."
Summary of the supporting arguments.
What does a good title NOT do:
a. Catch the reader's interest.
b. Hide the main idea of the essay.
c. Contain keywords from the essay's main idea.
d. Show creativity and understanding of the topic.
b. Hide the main idea of the essay.
Is this a complete sentence? Why?
"My dream is to travel the world I would like to see all seven continents."
No, it is a run-on sentence (it contains two independent clauses). It should be separated into two sentences by putting a period after "world."
Which of these is not a thesis statement?
a. Listening to classical music can improve students’ concentration when they study for exams.
b. I am going to discuss the effects of yoga on the human body.
c. I strongly believe that the advantages of living in an apartment outweigh the disadvantages.
d. Studying in a coffee shop can be more effective than studying in a library.
b. I am going to discuss the effects of yoga on the human body.
Which of these is NOT a topic sentence that supports the thesis "New York and Hong Kong are very similar."
a. It is much easier to find housing in New York than in Hong Kong.
b. New York and Hong Kong are enormous cities.
c. Both New York and Hong Kong have a lot of different ethnic groups.
d. Hong Kong and New York are both port cities.
a. It is much easier to find housing in New York than in Hong Kong.
Summarize these three supporting arguments in one sentence:
1. Watching TV is a valuable education tool.
2. Watching TV provides entertainment to help us relax.
3. TV gives us something to discuss with friends and family.
(Answers can be different.)
Example:
Watching TV is not only educational, but it also helps us to relax, and gives us something to discuss with our friends and family.
List TWO transition words/phrases that show examples.
Is this a thesis statement? Why?
"My dream is to have my own bookstore."
No - there is no opinion or argument. This is the topic.
Turn this sentence into a thesis statement:
"I would like to discuss my views on the Olympic Games."
Example: The Olympic Games are a waste of money and we should consider ending them entirely.
List 3 supporting arguments for the thesis:
"Macau is the best city to visit."
(Answers can be different.)
Example:
1. There are many interesting historical sites.
2. There is a lot of good food and restaurants.
3. You can have a lot of fun in the casinos.
Identify the essay's 3 supporting arguments from this conclusion:
"Actually acquiring the benefits of losing weight and achieving an attractive, energetic body is not easy. The rewards, however, are fully worth the effort of an established exercise program that makes a person feel relaxed, look healthy, and have adequate strength for strenuous as well as routine activities."
1. Exercise makes a person feel relaxed.
2. Exercise makes you look healthy.
3. Exercise gives you adequate strength for strenuous and routine activities.
Identify the transition word/phrase that shows contrast:
"First, basketball is the best sport because it gets more popular across the world every year. Unlike sports like hockey and American football, which only popular in specific regions, basketball has a global appeal. For instance, one can see fans wearing basketball jerseys everywhere from China to the US to Brazil. Therefore, it is clear that people can like basketball no matter where they are from."
Is this a strong or weak introduction? Give one compliment or suggestion based on your answer:
"I would like to tell you about my hometown. It is a small village of only 8,000 people. The main industries there are farming and working in the clothing factory nearby."
A weak introduction - This introduction gives a topic and some background, but the author needs to add a thesis.
What is the "Funnel Approach"?
A style of writing the introduction paragraph where the author starts out broadly and gets more specific as the paragraph continues, ending with their thesis statement.
Identify the 3 supporting details in this paragraph:
"Cats are great pets because they are easy to take care of. They do not need to be walked everyday. Also, unlike dogs, cats will clean themselves. In fact, they care more about being clean than most humans! In addition, cats can be left at home alone for longer than most other pets, so they are perfect for people who are away from home for most of the day. Since it does not take much work to care for cats, they are the best kind of pets.
1. Cats do not need to be walked everyday.
2. Cats will clean themselves.
3. Cats can be left at home alone for long periods of time.
Re-write this thesis statement in different words:
"High levels of alcohol consumption have detrimental effects on your personal health, such as weight gain, heart disease, and liver complications."
(Answers can be different.)
Example:
Drinking too much can affect the body negatively by causing people to gain weight, and suffer from heart and liver diseases.
Fill in the blanks with a transition word/phrase:
"________, people will keep books in their house to help with their work. _________, doctors will save books about biology or chemistry. English teachers will have books about literature or grammar. ________, books make it easier to get work done."
(Answers can be different.)
Blank 1: First, Next, For one thing, etc.
Blank 2: For example, For instance, etc.
Blank 3: Therefore, Thus, All in all, In conclusion, As you can see, On the whole, etc.
Correct this sentence:
"Listening to opera music is guilty pleasure because I love but my friends teasing me when they hears my listening to it."
"Listening to opera music is my guilty pleasure because I love it but my friends tease me when they hear me listening to it."