Lead Hook Grab the Readers Attention Anecdote personal
Lead / Hook - Grab the Reader’s Attention Anecdote (personal story) I walked proudly through the hallways of AMS, my new blue mohawk glistening magnificently in the florescent lighting of the hallway, but then I saw Mr. Caruthers. I felt the wax in my hair start to melt. Rhetorical Question Do schools have the right to tell kids how to dress? Hyperbole For the past 300 years in this country, schools have been crushing the artistic freedom of students with oppressive dress codes! Interesting Statistic 23% of all public and private schools have their students wear uniforms. Quotation “Give me liberty or give me death. ” Scenario Imagine swimming in a beautiful blue ocean filled with colorful coral and exotic fish. Now imagine the impact of 3 million barrels of oil pumping into that environment…
SENTENCE STARTERS Use the following phrases to help you get started writing counterclaims and rebuttals. Counterclaim Sentence Starters Rebuttal Sentence Starters Some people might say… That is not the case. Some will agree… As we see (bring up Those on the other new evidence)… side of the issue may While this may be the say that… case, (my claim) is still While it’s true because… that…but That point is true, but it There is some truth to is unimportant the argument because… that…however Nevertheless, my point It is true that…however still stands because… It may be true that…but • Don’t use “because” in your topic sentence. Even if… They claim but “I think” or “I believe. ” • Don’tthat… start with in fact
What does the conclusion do? 1. It summarizes the essay. 2. It shows you proved the point you set out to make. 3. It gives the reader a sense of completion. 4. It leaves the reader remembering your main point.
Ideas to Include in the Conclusion • Summarize main point by referring briefly to the topic of each paragraph you wrote. • Leave readers with something to think about. • Give a Call to Action - Suggest something readers can do about what they've just read. • Provide a Possible Outcome – Tell readers what might happen if they agree or disagree with your claim. This can be encouragement or a warning.
How to Structure the Final Paragraph 1. Topic Sentence/Restated Thesis Statement: repeat the ideas in your thesis statement, but don’t use the same exact wording. 2. “So what? ” Technique 3. Supporting sentences: summarize the main points in the body of your essay 4. Call to Action or Possible Outcome 5. Closing sentence: connect back to the introduction to "clinch" the ideas in the essay, showing their importance
Restate Your Thesis Statement Don’t write the same exact words as your thesis statement. Reword and rearrange the statement. Example: Original Thesis Statement – Eating fast foods leads to weight gain, high blood pressure, and overall sluggishness. Restated Thesis Statement – Increase in weight, elevated blood pressure, and sluggishness are caused by the consumption of fast food.
The "So What? " Tip After writing your topic sentence, ask yourself: "So what? Why is that important? " Your next sentence should explain why. Then ask yourself again: "So what? Why is that important? " And so on.
Example of the "So What? " Method
Another Example of the "So What? " Method Increase in weight, elevated blood pressure, and sluggishness are caused by the consumption of fast food. A person’s health should be a top priority. People who are healthy are better able to succeed and enjoy life to the fullest.
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