Essays – Body Paragraph Outlining

Schedule Discuss HW Review Introductions Conclusions

HOMEWORK Introduction Paragraph Essay Outline Make sure to include your Hook, GTS, and Thesis. Essay Outline Outline from Paragraph 1 to Paragraph 4. No need to outline your concluding paragraph (we have not talked about it in detail yet) Due Date: Saturday Morning @ 10:30am 1 Document = Introduction paragraph & Essay outline

Review Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2-4: Paragraph 5: Hook Grabs Attention General Topic Sentences Background Information of Topic and/or Describes Hook Thesis Argument or Clear Statement Paragraph 2-4: Each paragraph states the subtopic and… gives supporting details with examples or reasons Paragraph 5: Restates the thesis Reminds the reader of the three main supporting ideas that were dev eloped.

Writing Check Trade Homework What kind of HOOK is used? Is the HOOK interesting? Is the HOOK used correctly? Does the GTS start broad? Does the GTS end more specific? Is the THESIS specific? Is the THESIS clear and concise? Circle sentences starting with: AND / BUT / BECAUSE Chelsea is one of the greatest football teams in the world. Because they are usually in the top 4 of the Premiere League. Believe it or not, most people believe in ghosts. And those people usually claim to have seen them too!

Body Paragraphs 1 Example of SUBTOPIC 1 Ex: One reason that cellphones are harmful is because it distracts students from there work. Sentences following your topic sentence are called supporting sentences. Topic sentences are supported with: Examples Explanations Facts Definitions Reasons

Conclusion Paragraph

Conclusion Outline: Thesis (restated) Summary Connector

Sentence 1: Restated Thesis First prepare a modified thesis: Normal Thesis: Therefore, mobile phones have potential to cause harmful effects for many reasons. …modify it… In conclusion, our mobile phones are causing quite a few negative effects. Examples on Next Slide

Sentence 2: Summary Topic 1: Lower Comm. Topic 3: More Addiction Thesis: Therefore, mobile phones have to potential to cause harmful effects for many reasons. Topic 1: Distracts Students Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3 Topic 2: Lower Comm. Topic 3: More Addiction

Put the Thesis Restated & Summary Together Topic 1: distracts students, Topic 2: lower communicati on, and Topic 3: more addiction. In conclusion, our mobile phones are causing quite a few negative effects. They are distracting students from their work, lowering authentic communication and are causing addictive qualities toward the over users.

Sentence 3: Connector Need to connect what you’ve said…to something the reader sees everyday Good Connection: So the next time you are using your smartphone in front of your family or friends, remember that it is actually causing more damage than good. Good Connection: We should all be aware of the serious effects of what our smartphones can do since the majority of the population in Korea have one sitting in our pockets. Good Connection: So as a result, constantly using your smartphone is not a very smart thing to do. Write your connection at the end of your paragraph In conclusion, our mobile phones are causing quite a few negative effects. They are distracting students from their work, lowering authentic communication and are causing addictive qualities toward the over users. So we must all be aware of the serious effects of what our smartphones can do since the majority of the population in Korea have one sitting in our pockets.