FSA Writes Bootcamp

Agenda for the day​

We'll review how to...​

• Write an effective introduction paragraph

• Write a thesis

• Explain and elaborate in your body paragraphs

• Write a counterc​laim

• Write a conclusion​

FSA Writes Bootcamp​

Introduction Paragraph

https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/f310cd9a-c1ee-4e8e-918a-04670b9f6183?list=studio​

Multiple Choice

What does H.I.T stand for?

• Hook, Introduction, Topic

• Hanger, Introduce the topic, Thesis

• Hook, Introduce the topic, Thesis

Multiple Choice

A hook should...

• be specifically related to the prompt

• should attract readers in with something vaguely related to the prompt

• should attract readers in with something specifically related to the prompt

Thesis​

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpDxXIk1FNo

Multiple Select

Thesis=______+______(Pick two)

• Claim

• Evidence

• Bluprint

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Identify the claim in this thesis statement: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich because they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good

• Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich

• Because they are versatile

• they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good

• Best type of sandwich

Multiple Choice

Identify the blueprint in this thesis statement: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich because they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good

• they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good

• because

• best type of sandwich

• Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich

Explaining and Elaborating in Body Paragraphs​

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjyYo6RLeDc

Multiple Choice

Elaboration should always be...

• The thoughts and ideas of your sources

• Your own thoughts and ideas

• Evidence

Multiple Choice

Elaboration should...

• Explain why the quote is significant

• Explain your reasoning

• Connect back to your topic sentence an thesis

• All options are correct

Counterclaim Paragraph​

​https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/b27d1cdc-822c-486d-badc-db58a6ad114e?list=studio

Multiple Choice

The four parts of a counterclaim in order are...

• Counterclaim, Claim, Evidence, Rebuttal

• Counterclaim, Argument, Evidence, Rebuttal

• Claim, Counterclaim, Evidence, Rebuttal

Conclusion Paragraph

https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/4a746d93-9f5d-4c8b-a7df-5af36153e3d9?list=studio

Multiple Choice

When restating the thesis you should focus on restating the...

• blueprint

• claim

• the entire thesis