Introductions and body paragraphs

what is the propose of an introduction?

• To give as much detail as possible to the reader.

• To give citations that support a main opinion.

• To wrap up your essay with your final thoughts on the topic.

• To introduce the topic with a few important facts and your thesis statement.

Out of the following, what is not needed to support your argument/opinion?

• Dialogue

• Reasons that support

• Details that elaborate

• Evidence from sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What should you do after you provided your reason as your topic sentence, supported it, then elaborated?

• Elaborate with more detail

• Provide a citation or evidence from a source

• Provide a whole new reason that supports

• Nothing needs to come after that. Move to the next paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is another word for a very strong opinion?

• A claim

• An agreement

• A discussion

• A question

What would be the best starter that could be used to support the following citation: Source 3 indicates, "They're wonderful dogs in the right hands."

• Furthermore, .....

• This evidence proves that .........

• I can conclude that ......

• I disagree with .....

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Do citations go in an introduction?

• Yes, of course

• No!

• They have to be in their to provide support for your opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does a conclusion do for the reader in an opinion/argument essay?

• It reminds the reader why the topic creates strong opinions and provides a final thought

• It introduces the topic to the reader

• It gives back to back citations for the reader to think about

• It is the longest paragraph in the essay because it is the last one