For and Against Essay

For & Against Essay

By Muhammad [e-mail]

​Writing a summary statement, Clincher and a counterargument paragraph

Multiple Choice

What does the 'P' in PEEL stand for?

• Point

• Paragraph

         

• Purpose

•  Plan

Multiple Choice

Where is the thesis statement usually found?

• Beginning of the introduction

• End of the introduction

• Middle of the essay

• In the conclusion

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a hook in an introduction?

• To confuse the reader

• To state your opinion

• To grab the reader's attention

• To list your sources

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a good type of hook?

•    Bold statement

• Anecdote

• Random joke

• Statistic

Multiple Choice

What does a thesis statement do? 

• Introduces characters

• Summarises the conclusion

• States the main argument

• Provides evidence

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of a good introduction?

• 1.Hook

  2. Background Information

  3. Thesis Statement

• 1.Background Information

  2. Hook

  3. Thesis Statement

• 1. Thesis Statement

  2.Background Information

  3. Hook

​The Introduction Paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best explains the role of a topic sentence?

•    It introduces a new paragraph.

• It gives a detailed example.

• It tells the reader what the paragraph is about.

• It ends the paragraph.

​Hook/Attention Grabber

There are many ways to get the attention of the reader. Here are some examples of hooks.
Bold statement
Anecdote
Definition
Facts
Famous Quotes
Rhetorical Questions
Statistics

Multiple Choice

“In the not-so-distant future, all of us will be able to upload our dreams onto YouTube.” is an example of what type of hook?

• Rhetorical Question

• Bold Statement

• Famous Quote

Multiple Choice

“A weevil is a small, herbivorous beetle that is known to wipe out entire crops of cotton and stored grains.” is an example of _______ hook.

• Rhetorical Question

• Famous Quote

• Definition

Multiple Choice

“Ghandi famously said, ‘Be the change you wish you see in the world.’' is an example of __________ hook.

• Bold Statement

• Famous Quote

• Definition

Closing Paragraph

​What to include in a closing paragraph.

The closing paragraph should contain a summary statement for your essay and a thought-provoking clincher for the last line. The last line is your last opportunity to connect with the reader or examiner and create a lasting impression.

The summary statement could…

1. restate the thesis statement in a new, more assertive way

2. summarises the main points which reconfirm your argument

3. make a recommendation for future action
4. make a prediction about the future

End with a strong clincher; for example,…

1. ask a provocative or rhetorical question
2. evoke a vivid image

3. make a universal comparison to other situations

4. complete an anecdote begun in the introductory paragraph

5. make a prediction or recommendation based on the facts or statistics
6.call for some sort of action to occur

7.use a quotation (If the quote is strong and related to the topic, it may be used. Clichés and over worked proverbs like ‘A friend in need…’ should be avoided.)

8. end with a warning or consequences

9.complete the description of a character, setting, or object begun in the

introductory paragraph

Open Ended

Now write the Summary Statement.

Study your thesis statement and rework it in a new way for the closing paragraph.

Open Ended

Write down the repeated words in the text and suggest alternative words that could be used for those repetitive words.

Grammar Errors

​You need to be careful about grammar.

There may also be grammar errors in your work. Your teacher may highlight some common errors or may ask you to discover the common errors yourself during the self and peer evaluation of your work. Read the sentences below and see if you can identify and correct the errors.

Open Ended

You should has to visit the late exhibition in Expo Hall number 3.

Open Ended

Not much people have taken advantage of these opportunity.

Open Ended

Prior with the exhibition there was many advertising in the television and radio.

Open Ended

Nowadays the people is not interested at using buses, the MRT and much more.

Open Ended

At front of the bus station sat an horrid old tramp.

Open Ended

Unsympathetic persons wondered past.

Open Ended

If you taken care of the health since young, you have better chance of a long and healthy life.

Open Ended

Singapore, in comparison of Malaysia, is a more safer country with lesser crime.

Open Ended

Crime would reduce if the police spend more time at the streets.

Open Ended

The athletes were go to the Olympic Games in Beijing.

​Read the following example of a counterpoint paragraph and identify (with the code above) which parts of the paragraph have the functions mentioned above.