Body paragraphs, conclusion, closing statement
True or false Body paragraphs are defending your thesis
True
True or false Your transitions should tie back to the thesis
True
True or false Any type of hook can be turned into a frame?
True
What's a rhetorical question?
A question asked that will be answered later in your essay
What are the 2 processes to find commentary?
Depth charging or asking the 5 W's
Which type of hook targets/uses ethos, pathos, and/or logos?
Personal anecdote
What are the different types of hooks in order from strongest to least
Personal anecdote Simile/metaphor Analogy Historical fact/reference Definition Quote
Where's a concrete detail generated from?
Expository/ persuasive essays-> write what you know
True or false Body paragraphs connect back with evidence/support to the topic sentence, thesis statement, and introductory paragraph
True
True or false The last sentence of a paragraph should transition into the next paragraph topic/ conclude paragraph to move on
True
True or false You do the thinking for the readers so the readers are not forced to assume anything
True
True or false you shouldn't state new information in your conclusion?
True
What's a conclusion paragraph?
•Last paragraph •neatly wraps up the paper •leaves your reader insightful and inspired
Body paragraphs are not...
-Brief, non-specific, off topic example -A bunch of fluff -Off topic nonsense -A rant (complaining)
What are the body paragraphs 3 C's
-Connection-> evidence -Conciseness-> stating - Coherency
What are the key features of a body paragraph?
-Topic sentence -supporting sentences (concrete details) -elaborating/explanatory sentences -concluding sentences
How many sentences do most paragraphs have?
6-12 sentences
What's a restated thesis?
A summarized thesis without repeating yourself/coping and pasting
How do you create commentary?
Ask yourself the 5 W's including how, about the concrete details
What's another word for closing statement?
Clincher
Within each of your body paragraphs...
Evidence supports the topic sentence and which refers back to/connects your essay thesis.
Why should you write the hook and closing statement last?
Helps essay be more: -creative -purposeful -connected to your thesis and restated thesis
The 1st paragraph should...
Introduce subject and thesis
What's a closing statement?
Last sentence(s) of the conclusion to give the paper finality (Similar to an attention-getter)
What's a thematic statement?
Relating to the real world; message about the topic you're writing on; bumper sticker phrases
What are concrete details?
Sentence supporting/ proving the topic sentence and thesis with: -complete sentences -embed quotes and sites
What's the most specific part of the conclusion?
Restated thesis
The more evidence you have in your body paragraphs the more...?
You've proved your argument connected to your thesis
What are the three main parts of a conclusion paragraph?
-restated thesis -linking sentences -closing statement (clincher)
Commentary usually...
-answers the question "why" and "how" -persuades -explain how facts are given, supports topic sentence -does the thinking for the reader
What's a anecdote?
A short personal story you might tell when your trying to get a bigger point
What's is coherency in a body paragraph?
Bp's pointing back to and supporting their topic sentence.
What's are the two other closing statements that can be used besides circle around/ frame up?
Call of action and thematic statement
What's a call of action?
Calling the audience to make a change?
What's a effective way to write a conclusion statement?
Circles back/ frame up with your hook
Your introduction should be...
Clear and concise
What's a analogy?
Comparison between things that are not related but are comparable in some respect.
A good conclusion...
Concludes, inspires, and has a call of action
Body paragraphs are your...
Evidence (proof)/logos >substantiation evidence > strong, cannot be torn down
Concrete details become the...
Foundation of your thesis (the proof)
As the writer your job is to?
Guide and direct the readers
What's the acronym to help you with concrete details?
H- history E- entertainment L-literature P-personal experience S- science or sports (Can use current events too)
How many body paragraphs you have depends on?
How many reasons
Conclusion is a _________________
Inverted triangle from the introduction
What makes a body paragraphs 'unified'?
Organization and flow (TPS=>THS)
What is a body paragraphs?
Provides support for your thesis using concrete details.
What is commentary?
Providing analysis that explains what you want them to know and see in order to connect your ideas in a coherent manner. (Commentary ties back to the tp-> the thesis)
Hook is...
The first several sentences of your paper
What's a good conclusion and closing statement?
When the closing statement connects to the hook in a: -"full circle" -"circle ending" -"framing up"
What are the two types of circle around/ frame ups in a closing statement and explain
•circle around/frame up (personal anecdote): explains person anecdote messages that you used in your hook •circle around/frame up ( quote): responds to the quote stated in your hook
What are the three things to accomplish in your intro?
•hook •linking your ideas from one to another •thesis (also presenting subject)
