Both show my position. Only one uses “I”. Position statement… Your positon statement includes: What you are taking a position on (the issue you’ll be addressing) What your position is Why you feel the way you do You MAY NOT use I, me, my, you, your ( Example: I think coffee is the greatest beverage ever created. Coffee is the greatest beverage ever created. You must get your position statement signed by me! Raise your hand as soon as you are finished to be called up to me just in case it needs editing! Both show my position. Only one uses “I”.

Tuesday 17 October 2017 Take out notebook paper Write the proper heading in the top right corner Set up your paper for Cornell Notes Objective: I can effectively write an introduction paragraph

Introduction Hook Bridge Thesis broad Relevant info/connection specific

Hook Getting your reader’s attention. You do this by making a general statement that anybody can understand/relate to. Although your statement is general, it should still be connected to the ideas in your thesis. NO-NOS – You may not use: Questions: You are not allowed to address the reader. Quotes: Rarely done correctly and a cop-out Definitions: Cop-out and unnecessary in most cases

My thesis (aka position statement) Embarrassing individuals and groups of people in the public venue, and no longer letting them keep their shame private, is beneficial to society and an effective way to deter others from repeating the same bad behaviors. (Thesis includes my position on the topic and the possible consequences)

My hook: In this 21st century world, technology is becoming more and more a part of the everyday existence of Americans, and essential to their everyday lives. This is a statement that anyone can understand Notice how my hook begins to introduce the idea of technology and social media.

Bridge You must connect your hook to your thesis in a logical manner. This is where you would introduce necessary background info for your audience to fully understand the topic. Remember, this is an introduction…so actually INTRODUCE your topic – don’t shove it in your reader’s face!

Put it all together…  In this 21st century world, technology is becoming more and more a part of the everyday existence of Americans, and essential to their everyday lives. Technology has taken its place where even 10 years ago people would never have imagined it would be.  One place technology has taken hold is in the realm of personal relationships. What used to be private has now become public. Good or bad, people are “airing their dirty laundry” for the world to see. This trend of putting our problems on line for the world to judge has led to a new phenomenon: Public shaming. Embarrassing individuals and groups of people in the public venue, and no longer letting them keep their shame private, is beneficial to society and an effective way to deter others from repeating the same bad behaviors.

18/19 October 2017 Priority #1: Finish your introduction. I will be reading them and giving approval.. Priority #2: Work on the “narration” paragraph – For the narration paragraph, simply give background on the issue that you are writing about IN YOU OWN WORDS. Answer the 5w and H: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How. Your opinion should not be apparent in this paragraph! Stick to the facts. Reminders: Every paragraph should have a topic sentence (a mini thesis that tells the reader what the paragraph, not the whole essay, will be about) Every paragraph needs a transition sentence at the end which introduces the NEXT paragraph. Every paragraph is 6-8 sentences