On Tuesday, we reviewed writing a thesis statement. Below you will find a link to the video that I showed in class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e2EthZC0aU
All of the following are good resources for writing a thesis:
Creating a Thesis Statement - Purdue Online Writing Lab
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/Purdue UniversityFeb 10, 2014 - This resource provides tips for creating a thesis statement andexamples of different types of thesis statements.Thesis Statements - The Writing Center
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/.../thesis-statem...University of North Caroli...This handout describes what a thesis statement is, how thesis statements work in your writing, and how you can discover or refine one for your draft.You visited this page on 2/13/14.How to Write an A+ Thesis Statement - YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HePQWodWiQYouTubeFeb 19, 2010 - How to Write an A+ Thesis Statement. ... How to write a thesis statement in 4 minutes.by Alex Robson38,407 views; 19:50. Watch Later Writing ...How to Write a Thesis Statement (with Free Sample Statement)
www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Thesis-StatementwikiHowHow to Write a Thesis Statement. Whether you are writing a short essay or a doctoral dissertation, your thesis statement will arguably be the most difficult ...Thesis Statements - Indiana University
www.indiana.edu/~wts/.../thesis_statement.shtmlIndiana UniversityJan 30, 2008 - How To Write a Thesis Statement. What is a Thesis Statement? Almost all of us—even if we don't do it consciously—look early in an essay for a ... Tips on Writing Your Thesis Statement
depts.washington.edu/pswrite/thesisstmt.htmlUniversity of WashingtonIt is the road map to the argument you will subsequently develop in your paper. The key difference between an opinion statement and thesis statement is that a ...Creating and Argument: Developing a Thesis Statement
writing.wisc.edu › Writer's HandbookUniversity of Wisconsin‑M...Many papers you write require developing a thesis statement. In this section you'll learn what a thesis statement is and how to write one. Keep in mind that not all ... Writing Tips: Thesis Statements - Center for Writing Studies
www.cws.illinois.edu/.../writers/tips/thesis/University of Illinois at Urb...Defining the Thesis Statement. What is a thesis statement? Every paper you writeshould have a main point, a main idea, or central message. The argument(s) ...The Thesis Statement - Guide to Grammar and Writing
grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/.../thesis.htmCapital Community CollegeAlthough it is certainly possible to write a good essay without a thesis statement (many narrative essays, for example, contain only an implied thesis statement), ...
You will find the powerpoint link below, along with an information
sheet that I handed out:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=writing%20a%20five%20paragraph%20essay%20powerpoint&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CDYQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Flearn.bcbe.org%2Fmod%2Fresource%2Fview.php%3Fid%3D320299&ei=G1IGU_StAsblkAeZ64DQDg&usg=AFQjCNHwX-HYRRWX0W3xLzlksmI1N-H3lg&sig2=xirtvl2kkXlocRzRH3b1TQ&bvm=bv.61725948,d.eW0
Writing
an effective introduction to a five-paragraph essay is absolutely
essential to producing a successful paper. This takes knowing what an
introduction should do and knowing how to write an effective introduction for a
standard academic essay.
1) What
should an introduction in a five-paragraph paper do? What is the point or
purpose of an introduction in the whole piece? For one, it should be a sort of
outline for your essay. Look at the following points to understand exactly what
is expected to be accomplished in the all important introduction.
a) First
and foremost, you need to bring the reader into the topic and your thesis. You
want to do this immediately. Do not play around with useless words. Be direct.
It is OK to give background information, but be concise and short with
it.
b) After bringing the reader into the topic, you need to
establish and plant your position or opinion. You do this by introducing the
evidence you plan to present. Make clear what you think.
c)
Lastly, write your thesis sentence in a powerful and clear way. Use action
verbs and not passive verbs. This makes the words sound more alive.
2) Writing
your introduction is not as easy as it sounds, but if you follow this
step-by-step guide, you should have no problem writing an effective and
engaging introductory paragraph. For a five-paragraph essay, the introduction
should be four to seven sentences. Be sure to mix up long and short sentences.
It's better for the flow.
a) The
first sentence should, in an exciting way, introduce the reader to the paper's
topic. Do not boringly drag the reader into the essay. Give the reader a
figurative wake-up smack with a hard-hitting sentence. Take a look at the
opening sentence example: "Death echoes throughout Shakespeare's
"Hamlet," reminding the reader of an ever-present force in the
plot."
b)
Sentences two, three, four, five and six should introduce the argument and why
this topic is important in the book, play or poem. Simultaneously, it should
begin to show where you stand on the argument or issue.
c) The
last sentence should be your thesis statement. The thesis statement should be
powerful, clear, and worded well. When writing the rest of your piece, remember
to reemphasize your thesis.
On Thursday, we discussed transition words and other basics of the test. This is the powerpoint we looked at:
www.swiftclassroom.com/ims/johnsenk/.../transition_words.ppt?id=6020
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Transition Words. Words to Add, Compare, Contrast,. Exemplify,
Summarize, and Sequence. The Functions of Transition Words.
Transitions function to connect ...
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I also handed out an worksheet that you can read about transition words. Here is the link to it:
This is a good presentation for an expository paragraph:
On Friday, we will be discussion Body Paragraphs and Conclusion.
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