Do Now:

List what you remember about how to structure an introduction to an essay.

THESIS=THE MAIN CLAIM OF YOUR PAPER!Needs to be specificNeeds to be evidence-basedPresent a specific claim to your inquiry

DevelopmentDevelop your ideas deeply as opposed to having many points and only using one or two examples.Be sure to analyze the connections between your evidence and your claims/conclusions (CPR!!!)

Essay: Body Paragraphs

It is the job of the body paragraph to

Function as a branch of the thesis statement (the thesis is the tree)

To prove how some specific aspect of the thesis statement (the stated argument) is true.

Present convincing and relevant evidence and analysisThe Body paragraphs will each develop a specific set of ways in which the thesis statement is true.

Body ParagraphsTopic sentence: presents the main claim for the paragraph

AND

is a logical branch of the thesis statementi.e. a branch of the argument that needs to be proven logically in order to show the audience how the thesis is true.

May be your EBC for one of your inquiry paths!

Concluding SentencesFunction: wrap up each paragraphRevisit the connection between the paragraph and the thesis statementStructure:begin with a concluding transitionThus,As such,Overall,All in all,(etc.)Cleverly rephrases the topic sentence

IntroductionsStart with a LEAD, not a generalization.Generalization:Everyone always wants to be in power.

The American Dream means having social mobility and the freedom to pursue your own sense of success and happiness.Lead:A story/anecdote that depicts someone who is craving powerAsk an open-ended question: What does the American Dream mean to you? or What if you lived in a society that forced you to live as a peasant, and where you had no economic freedom or mobility? Would you feel happy? Would you feel successful?

Begin with a relevant quotation (song lyrics count!). When possible, try to choose a quotation by someone who would interest your audience.

IntroductionsNeed to transition between the lead and your thesis

It is okay to provide some relevant background information on your topic.

ConclusionsWrap up the argument

Revisit main points, includingThe thesis statementThe main claims in the argumentDepending, the most poignant examples

Make the reader feel the paper was worth his/her time and attention

End with a clincher: Inspire a connection between the papers central claim (thesis) and the readers worldAn open ended questionAn answer to the question you asked in your leadUrge the audience to take an action (be sure to specify the action)

LanguageUse Tier II and III whenever possibleWrite in the present tense when referring to the text. (In his essay, Dr. Oz states, .) It is okay to use the past tense when writing about historical events.Maintain a professional, objective toneUse third person point of viewAvoid first person (too opinionated/secular)Avoid second person (inappropriate; overly casual in tone)Can be off topic (not talking about the reader, but using you in an explanation)May sound like you are finger wagging the reader

Mechanics/ConventionsYour grammar doesnt have to be perfect~BUT~You must still communicate effectivelyAvoid confusing your reader! Avoid misconstruing the meaning of your words!ApostrophesCapitalsHomophonesCommas

Mechanics/Conventions

Mechanics/Conventions

Sentence StructureUneven success=Run onsFused sentencesComma splices

Fragments

Closure:Do you have any questions?