Due Today:
Silent Reading
Argument Introductions: We went over the introduction paragraph of an argument essay and the most important part, the claim. See the PowerPoint below for the five ways to HOOK your reader.
Claim formula: After going over how to hook your reader and how to provide background information, we discussed the formula for a claim. The formula is Topic position because reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3. We practiced writing claims for three different prompts on the handout below.
Homework: Reading and finish claims
Silent Reading
Argument Introductions: We went over the introduction paragraph of an argument essay and the most important part, the claim. See the PowerPoint below for the five ways to HOOK your reader.
Claim formula: After going over how to hook your reader and how to provide background information, we discussed the formula for a claim. The formula is Topic position because reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3. We practiced writing claims for three different prompts on the handout below.
Homework: Reading and finish claims
5_paragraph_essay.ppt |
thesis___introductions.doc |