step 2 of writing an introduction

boil the prompt down to two to four words

step 3 of writing an introduction

using any combination of the three funneling in techniques, use the two to four words from step 2 to funnel into your thesis

step 4 of writing an introduction

restate the key words of the writing prompt in creating your thesis (main claim)

step 5 of writing an introduction

your thesis should be debatable

step 2 in writing a conclusion

using direct statements funnel out by going broad beyond the main point

step 3 in writing a conclusion

at the end of your conclusion leave your reader with a final thought (universal truth)

Alternate ways to begin a sentence. Many young writers begin sentences with a noun or pronoun or one of the three articles( the, a, an) Occasionally, it is important to vary the beginning of sentences.

Begin with a present participle (verb + ing) ex. Reading, walking, laughing, etc

Begin with an adverb (in many cases an ly ending) Ex. quickly, happily, sadly,

every sentence must be able to stand on its own. every sentence must be specific (spatula)

body paragraph literary analysis 1

topic sentence (topic sentences must be specific) one sentence

body paragraph literary analysis 2

comment fully (provide context)- three to four sentences

body paragraph literary analysis 3

controlled quote (includes parenthetical citations) ex (Lee 110)- the quote is two typed out lines or less

body paragraph literary analysis 4

comment fully analysis (5 to 7 sentences)

your words (students words) plus the words of the author= a grammatically correct sentence

two independent clauses put together with just a comma.

two independent clauses put together with no punctuation or conjunction

first sentence of intro and conclusion

Thesis lets readers know what coming in the body paragraph

Lets the reader know what coming up in that particular body paragraph. Previews the body paragraph (Topic sentences must be specific) Every sentence supports the topic sentence

funneling in strategies

1. direct statement 2. question 3.negative to positive

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Question	Answer
step 1 of writing an introduction	read the writing prompt
step 2 of writing an introduction	boil the prompt down to two to four words
step 3 of writing an introduction	using any combination of the three funneling in techniques, use the two to four words from step 2 to funnel into your thesis
step 4 of writing an introduction	restate the key words of the writing prompt in creating your thesis (main claim)
step 5 of writing an introduction	your thesis should be debatable
step 1 in writing a conclusion	restate your thesis
step 2 in writing a conclusion	using direct statements funnel out by going broad beyond the main point
step 3 in writing a conclusion	at the end of your conclusion leave your reader with a final thought (universal truth)
sentence variety def	Alternate ways to begin a sentence. Many young writers begin sentences with a noun or pronoun or one of the three articles( the, a, an) Occasionally, it is important to vary the beginning of sentences.
sentence variety 1	Begin with a preposition
sentence variety 2	Begin with a present participle (verb + ing) ex. Reading, walking, laughing, etc
sentence variety 3	Begin with an adverb (in many cases an ly ending) Ex. quickly, happily, sadly,
ford rules def	every sentence must be able to stand on its own. every sentence must be specific (spatula)
body paragraph literary analysis 1	topic sentence (topic sentences must be specific) one sentence
body paragraph literary analysis 2	comment fully (provide context)- three to four sentences
body paragraph literary analysis 3	controlled quote (includes parenthetical citations) ex (Lee 110)- the quote is two typed out lines or less
body paragraph literary analysis 4	comment fully analysis (5 to 7 sentences)
controlled quotes	your words (students words) plus the words of the author= a grammatically correct sentence
comma splice def	two independent clauses put together with just a comma.
fused run off	two independent clauses put together with no punctuation or conjunction
How many places do you have a TAG in literary analysis	2
Where are the TAGS	first sentence of intro and conclusion
thesis def	Thesis lets readers know what coming in the body paragraph
topic sentence def	Lets the reader know what coming up in that particular body paragraph. Previews the body paragraph (Topic sentences must be specific) Every sentence supports the topic sentence
funneling in strategies	1. direct statement 2. question 3.negative to positive
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