Introductory Hook 2 3 sentences Anecdote a short
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Introductory Hook • 2 -3 sentences • Anecdote: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person (Example: pg. 225) OR • Description: use sensory details Example: I open my bedroom door on a warm Saturday morning, and the crisp, clean colors shimmer in the sunlight. My brightly colored bedspread covers the fluffy pillows; not a speck of dust lingers on my shiny new dresser; a small desk sits by the window, completely clear of clutter. This is my dream! Please help me make this dream a reality by allowing me to redecorate my bedroom. Then, I’ll be able to organize all my belongings and create a new design to reflect my personality.
Example of Descriptive Hook • I open my bedroom door on a warm Saturday morning, and the crisp, clean colors shimmer in the sunlight. My brightly colored bedspread covers the fluffy pillows; not a speck of dust lingers on my shiny new dresser; a small desk sits by the window, completely clear of clutter. This is my dream! Please help me make this dream a reality by allowing me to redecorate my bedroom. Then, I’ll be able to organize all my belongings and create a new design to reflect my personality.
Persuasive Introduction *Hook (Anecdote or Descriptive Language) 2 -3 sentences *Make a claim (thesis) * Introduce 3 supporting topics (arguments) *Concluding Sentence
Body Paragraphs (6 -8 Sentences each) * Topic Sentence * Personal Experience/ Persuasive Strategies *Concluding Sentence (More tips on pages 236 -237) (Transition words 572 -573)
Conclusion * Restate thesis (your claim) a different way * Restate your 3 topics a different way *Include a call to action (example on pg. 238)
