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I. Bellwork. Identify ALL parts of speech in these sentences: What! You do not have any doughnuts or coffee left in your shop?. Three basic parts to an essay: Beginning (Introduction) Middle (Body paragraphs) End (Conclusion). Writing an opening paragraph Purpose

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I. Bellwork

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  1. I. Bellwork • Identify ALL parts of speech in these sentences: What! You do not have any doughnuts or coffee left in your shop?

  2. Three basic parts to an essay: • Beginning (Introduction) • Middle (Body paragraphs) • End (Conclusion)

  3. Writing an opening paragraph • Purpose • Get readers’ attention • Explain background info • Identify thesis • Attention getters (the first sentences) • Ask a challenging question • Use a dramatic statement • Give thought provoking facts about your subject • Use thoughtful dialogue or a brief story (anecdote) • Give an informative quote

  4. Part. 1: Attention Getter Part. 2: Introduce the subject Part. 3: Thesis and main points What we know about opening paragraphs: Paragraph #1: Opening

  5. Intro: Attention Getter Example Imagine you’re sitting in class and you’re so hungry that the teacher begins to look like a tasty drumstick like in the old Looney Tune cartoons. It doesn’t have to be this way. Everyone should be able to eat during class. We should be able to eat in class so we’re not hungry, because some people have medical conditions, and so that we can pay better attention.

  6. Intro: Background Info Imagine you’re sitting in class and you’re so hungry that the teacher begins to look like a tasty drumstick like in the old Looney Tune cartoons. It doesn’t have to be this way. Everyone should be able to eat during class. We should be able to eat in class so we’re not hungry, because some people have medical conditions, and so that we can pay better attention.

  7. Intro: Thesis Imagine you’re sitting in class and you’re so hungry that the teacher begins to look like a tasty drumstick like in the old Looney Tune cartoons. It doesn’t have to be this way. Everyone should be able to eat during class. We should be able to eat in class so we’re not hungry, because some people have medical conditions, and so that we can pay better attention.

  8. Thesis Template • State main idea of essay • State 3 details of essay My life is similar and different to Rose’s life in the areas of ________, _________, and _____________.

  9. Writing an opening paragraph • C. Thesis Statements • Gives the focus or main, overall point of the essay with the 3 main points for the 3 body paragraphs • Last 1-2 sentences of the introduction • Example: • At Mishawaka High School, students are required to have a study hall. Study hall is just sitting in a class doing homework for an hour and a half. I think they should get rid of study hall because it is a waste of a credit, it’s too long, and its purpose is unnecessary.

  10. Part. 1: Attention Getter Part. 2: Introduce the subject Part. 3: Thesis and main points What we know about opening paragraphs: Paragraph #1: Opening

  11. Opening paragraph activity • Write an opening paragraph on any NEW subject. (50 words) • Don’t forget to brainstorm! • Be sure to include a thesis with three main points.

  12. Body paragraphs • Body paragraphs must support the thesis by expanding the 3 supporting ideas. • How to expand your supporting ideas: • Explain: provide facts, details, examples • Narrate: Share a brief story about your idea • Describe: how it appears, how it works • Define: the meaning of an idea • Argue: Use logic and evidence to prove your idea • Compare: give examples of how things are alike or different • Reflect: Express thoughts or feelings on your idea

  13. Middle paragraph form • Develop each main point in a separate paragraph • Specific details add meaning and make it worth reading • A well-written middle paragraph contains 3 things • Topic sentence: names the main point • Main Idea sentences: support the main point (explain, narrate, describe, define, argue, compare, analyze, reflect) • Supporting sentences: support the main idea sentences • Concluding sentence: wrap up the paragraph

  14. Part. 1: Attention Getter Part. 2: Introduce the subject Part. 3: Thesis and main points What we know about introductions and body paragraphs: Paragraph #1: Opening Paragraph #2: Middle point 1 Part. 1: Topic sentence Part. 2: Clarifying sentences (several) Part. 3: Concluding sentence Paragraph #3: Middle point 2 Paragraph #4: Middle point 3

  15. Assignment • Plan for your MOTW essay by filling out the pre-writing chart • Make a web/outline for your essay on the back • Write an intro and 3 body paragraphs • SKIP EVERY OTHER LINE! • If finished, go back over your previous essay and make corrections with a different color

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