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Agenda / Objectives for Learning In this session, students will learn to: – How

What are you going to write about? Start Strong Right from the Writing Prompt:

Let’s Practice: Writing Prompts Unit 3 (Segment 1) What stylistic elements does King use

Check In! Comprehension Check on how to build an essay: Smiley Face = “I

Parts of an Essay • Thesis Statement • Introduction • Outline • Body Paragraphs

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Thesis Statements • Thesis statements are the one sentence that relays to the audience

Sample Thesis Statements Example Writing Prompt: Is Katniss Everdeen a strong symbol for freedom

Introduction The introduction is your first paragraph of your essay. It should include the

Introduction • Hook: A unique, engaging way to start off your essay (in the

“The Hook” and Introductions “The hook” is your introduction to your writing that gets

Great introduction, with an interesting hook Not great introduction, with a boring hook 1.

Introduction • Bridge: Two to four sentences that guide the reader from the hook

Making a Bridge Hook: Langston Hughes said, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams

Sample Introduction Where is the hook and bridge in this sample introduction, and how

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WELCOME TO OUR ENGLISH 1 LIVE LESSONS! How to Build an Essay: Part 1 “Thesis and Introduction” Make sure your Microphone and Sound is working for participation in today’s session: On the toolbar at the top of the screen, go to: 1. “Tools” 3. 2. “Audio” “Audio Setup Wizard” Please sign in with FULL NAME and TEACHER NAME! Example: Sue Perkid – Mrs. A. Mazing Collaboration Credit available for either Segment 1 or Segment 2!

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Session Expectations • Be respectful of yourself and others: – Use school-appropriate language, comments, symbols, etc. – Be kind and courteous to others • Participate in ALL activities during the session. • Using a microphone is the preferred method of discussion participation. • In order to receive collaboration credit, you must stay for the entire session. • Take notes. You may use them on your assignments, quizzes, and the final exam • Today’s session will be about 1 hour.

Agenda / Objectives for Learning In this session, students will learn to: – How to properly analyze a writing prompt – Comprehend Thesis Statements (and how to write one) – Develop a Hook for Introduction • Collaboration Assignments and Directions

What are you going to write about? Start Strong Right from the Writing Prompt: • Understanding the writing prompt is essential to making sure you are on task while writing. In order to do so, here are some tips to make sure you are on task: 1) Mark the text while reading the prompt to ensure you are identifying the key words to help you “unlock” the meaning 2) Identify the TYPE of essay you will be writing based off the prompt 3) Rewrite the prompt in your own words so you can create your thesis statement to be on topic If you are in segment 1, give a green check. If you are in segment 2, give a red “x”.

Let’s Practice: Writing Prompts Unit 3 (Segment 1) What stylistic elements does King use to influence his readers? After reading and analyzing "Letter from Birmingham Jail, " write an essay in which you answer the question and analyze structure and language in his text, providing three or more examples to illustrate and clarify your analysis. What conclusion can you draw about the power of this text? Unit 6 (Segment 2) How have these two authors expressed their relationships with nature? After reading and analyzing “Calypso Borealis, ” an essay by John Muir, and William Wordsworth’s poem, “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, ” write an essay in which you describe how each author views nature and answer the question. Support your discussion with evidence from the text.

Check In! Comprehension Check on how to build an essay: Smiley Face = “I got this!” Frowny Face = “One more time, please. ” For more practice on dissecting a writing prompt in segment 1, check out the live lesson “Unit 3 Writing Prompt”. The Live Lesson calendar is located on the announcement page of your English 1 course.

Parts of an Essay • Thesis Statement • Introduction • Outline • Body Paragraphs • Conclusion Today, we will be focusing on thesis statements and introductions!

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Thesis Statements • Thesis statements are the one sentence that relays to the audience what the main point is for your whole essay. Tips to check for: ü Clearly worded ü Specific, but not too detailed ü Does not include specific facts ü Proven by main ideas in body paragraphs Don’t let this be you!

Sample Thesis Statements Example Writing Prompt: Is Katniss Everdeen a strong symbol for freedom and hope in The Hunger Games? A. Katniss is a powerful symbol in the rebellion for freedom and hope. B. Katniss is a strong person in The Hunger Games, and she is important to the rebellion. Which thesis statement is the better thesis statement of the two?

Introduction The introduction is your first paragraph of your essay. It should include the following: • Hook • Bridge • Thesis

Introduction • Hook: A unique, engaging way to start off your essay (in the introduction) – Ways to start: • • • Anecdote (short story) Quotation Definition Description Shocking statement Facts

“The Hook” and Introductions “The hook” is your introduction to your writing that gets the audience interested in what they will be reading. Use the smiley icons to vote for which introduction is good and which is bad Great introduction, with an interesting hook Not a great introduction, with a boring hook Examples of Hooks: Anecdotes, Quotations, Definitions, Facts or Statistics, Shocking Statements, etc.

Great introduction, with an interesting hook Not great introduction, with a boring hook 1. In this essay, I will talk about…. . 2. On a dark and stormy night…. 3. Langston Hughes said, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die… life is a broken-winged bird, that cannot fly. ” 4. The dictionary defines…… 5. Throughout history, people have…… Please raise your hand if you would like to explain why you gave a smiley or sad face for each hook for the introduction.

Introduction • Bridge: Two to four sentences that guide the reader from the hook to the main point (thesis) • Thesis: The controlling idea in your essay

Making a Bridge Hook: Langston Hughes said, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die… life is a broken-winged bird, that cannot fly. ” Bridge: ? ? ? Thesis: and hope. What could someone talk about in 2 -4 sentences to guide readers from the hook above to thesis below? Katniss is a powerful symbol in the rebellion for freedom Please raise your hand to share some topics that you think would work to “bridge” the hook and thesis together!

Sample Introduction Where is the hook and bridge in this sample introduction, and how do they lead into thesis statement? A wise adage states, “Responsibility is the price of freedom. ” Elbert Hubbard effectively reveals that freedom is extremely valuable, but it can also be a burden. In The Hunger Games, the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, is introduced initially as a seemingly common person in a futuristic world. However, little does she know the impact she would soon have on the those around her. While she tries to hide from the duty of leading people against mistreatment, she quickly senses the duty she must uphold for mankind. Therefore, Katniss is a powerful symbol in the rebellion for freedom and hope.

Check In! Comprehension Check on how to write an introduction: Smiley Face = “I got this!” Frowny Face = “One more time, please. ”

Let’s Review In today’s session we have covered: – How to properly analyze a writing prompt – Comprehend Thesis Statements (and how to write one) – Develop a Hook for Introduction Now you are ready to write an essay with confidence!

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Questions Checkout the live lesson calendar on the English 1 Announcement Page to see when the How to Build an Essay: Part 2 Live Lesson is offered to review the body paragraphs, outline and conclusion of your essay. Thank you for coming! We have to see you again soon!