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Short Response • Thesis Statement • Short Response(s) • 5 -7 sentences VERSUS Essay • Introduction • Attention Grabber • Thesis • Body statement Paragraph(s) • 8 -10 • Conclusion sentences Paragraph • Example • Transition • Reworded Thesis

Planning Thesis Statement: 1. Transitional Phrase and topic sentence a. Textual evidence with citation 2. Transitional phrase and topic sentence a. Textual evidence with citation 3. Transitional phrase with topic sentence a. Textual evidence with citation

Connecting Introductions to Conclusions What you need to master: • Drawing your reader in, with your first sentence…and keep them reading -- do this all in 6 -8 sentences • The “meat” of your essay is your body paragraphs, not your introduction and conclusion • Your introduction should later connect to your conclusion, to bring your essay “full circle” and give it a sense of completeness

Introduction Paragraph (1) Attention Grabber (“hook”) -- followed by -(2) Thesis Statement (main idea of your essay)

Conclusion Paragraph (1) Transitional Phrase, (2) Reworded Thesis Statement (main idea of your essay) -- followed by – (3) Clincher (Lasting Impression)

Conclusion Paragraph Transitions Clearly, In conclusion, In summary, Conclusively,

Attention Grabber & Clincher Ideas • Textual evidence “quote” with analysis • Background information on subject • Descriptive Scene/Anecdote § combining sensory imagery and figurative language § describing a “short story” relating to the

Textual Evidence “Quote” with analysis “Cyberbullying is when someone repeatedly harasses, mistreats, or makes fun of another person online or while using cell phones or other electronic devices” (Hinduja and Patchin). Bullying through electronic devices had been a widespread problem in the United States, and the problem seems to be getting worse. Different groups of people are affected differently by cyberbullying.

Descriptive Scene/Anecdote The television is turned on to see yet another suicidal topic headlining the evening news. Another innocent victim was harassed and bullied on Instagram and Twitter. Your heart drops from your chest to the floor. The words, “he couldn’t take any more, ” viciously swarm from the screen to your brain. Tears stream down your face even though you have no idea who this boy was. Cyberbullying is a serious topic that happens daily to most teens. Different groups are affects by cyberbullying.

Bring your essay “full circle” circle End your essay by continuing what you started with!

You come home from a hard day at school. You are tired and cannot wait to relax on your computer. You log on and see a recent notification from Facebook. You click, expecting a picture you were tagged in or a new status notification from a best friend. Instead, you are faced with a vulgar message directed right at you. Many people from your school have left you cruel comments and liked the status. You slam your laptop, shutting your eyes full of disbelief and fresh tears. You had just experienced cyberbullying, and it can happen to anyone. People are affected differently by cyberbullying.

Clearly, cyberbullying does not only affect the victim but America as a whole. The effects of cyberbullying are literally deadly. Teens across the nation are taking their lives because of brutal messages and posts on forums and other online social media. Everyone can take a stand against cyberbullying by ignoring vicious and hateful Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook posts. Everyone can take a stand by not commenting online on someone’s hurtful words or comments. Take a stand by instead posting a positive and uplifting comment, negating and fighting against the cruel words meant to torment.

Your Assignment: Public Agenda is a non-profit organization that does research to find out people’s opinions on important issues. It hopes that by making people’s opinions heard, government leaders will be better able to find good solutions to some of our nations biggest problems, like immigration. Is the transition to America truly the America Dream or do immigrants still long for their homeland? Write an essay in which you explain what immigrants say is the biggest barrier they face when coming to America. Use information presented in “A Place to Call Home” to support your points. Make sure to include information from all sources in your essay. LAFS. 8. RI. 1. 1, LAFS. 8. RI. 1. 2, LAFS. 8. RI. 1. 3, LAFS. 8. RI. 2. 4, LAFS. 8. RI. 2. 5, LAFS. 8. RI. 2. 6, LAFS. 8. W. 1. 2 a-f, LAFS. 8. W. 2. 4, LAFS. 8. W. 3. 7, LAFS. 8. W. 3. 9, LAFS. 8. W. 4. 10, LAFS. 8. L. 1. 1 -1. 2, LAFS. 8. L. 1. 2 c, LAFS. 8. L. 2. 3