Parts of a Paragraph

What is a "hook?"

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why should you provide background information in your opening paragraph?

A thesis statement is...

• A fact

• An arguable point

• A sentence stating your topic

• A what?

What should ALWAYS directly follow evidence?

• More evidence

• A hook

• An explanation

• A transition

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why are transition statements important?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is one thing you can include in your conclusion paragraph?

• A call to action

• A reference to something from the introduction

• An insight into the "bigger picture"

• All of the above