The Art of the Essay (Review) -GOAL 1

Writing Essays Review!

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Name one key idea we need to remember when writing an essay.

Goal 1:
Start with a STRONG INTRODUCTION

Poll

Do you remember the ABC's of a strong introduction?

• YES!!

• NO!

• I'm not sure.

Multiple Choice

What are the ABC's of a strong introduction?

• A= attention grabber,

  B= background info, C= claim/thesis

• A= attributes

  B= beyond text

  C= conclusion

• A= Always

  B=begin w/a question &

  C= create humor

• A= argue

  B= backup

  C= conclude

Multiple Choice

The attention grabber is the same thing as the . . .

• Hook
• Background Information
• Thesis Statement
• Claim 

Multiple Choice

A question makes a strong hook.

Question = 👍

• True (yes)

• False (no)

One of the easiest ways to create a strong hook is to begin with an imaginary scenario.

Open Ended

Write a strong attention grabber (hook) for an essay about sea turtles.

Include 1-2 complete sentences.

Open Ended

Write a strong attention grabber (hook) for an essay about ROAD TRIPS.

Include 1-2 complete sentences.