Follow Procedures - Get a computer with your number and log on to the blog. March 6th, 2019 Bell Ringer - Using what you learned from note taking yesterday, choose a topic below and make a claim. Write 4 sentences explaining reasoning you would use to support it. Write one sentence stating a possible counter claim. Should students be allowed to wear whatever they want to school? Should schools adopt a four day work week instead of taking week breaks and multiple weeks off in the summer? Should college athletes be paid? Should schools offer real life training courses for students? Should students be divided into classes based on whether or not they produce work and complete assignments? Should college be free for students who score in the top 1% of the country on College Board testing like the ACT or SAT and have a high GPA?

Standards Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Objectives: After today’s lesson you will… Know and be able to identify the components of an effective introduction. Know at least 4 methods for creating a hook. Write an effective introductory paragraph that includes a hook, explanatory material that maps the context of the issue, and a clear, precise thesis/claim.

Begin with an introductory paragraph. Notes – 2nd page - Once one has a claim and a basic plan, how does he/she go about writing an essay? Begin with an introductory paragraph. It should grab the reader’s attention, explain why the topic is relevant and important, and state my position on the subject/topic.

The introductory paragraph has three basic components/parts: Hook – interest reader’s curiosity Context /Background – Why is this important to my reader? Thesis/Claim – Position taken with reasons to prove it.

Take a look at this Introductory Paragraph! What will our generation do when fossil fuels, such as gasoline, oil, and coal are depleted? Hook

Take a look at this Introductory Paragraph! What will our generation do when fossil fuels, such as gasoline, oil, and coal, are depleted? Advocates of nuclear energy claim that without nuclear power plants the future will see people shivering in the dark. Survivors of the Chernobyl disaster can testify, however, to the risks of nuclear power. Hook Context: Why is my audience interested in this?

Take a look at this Introductory Paragraph! What will our generation do when fossil fuels, such as gasoline, oil, and coal, are depleted? Advocates of nuclear energy claim that without nuclear power plants, the future will see us shivering in the dark. Survivors of the Chernobyl disaster can testify, however, to the risks of nuclear power. The solution to the energy crisis lies in safe, alternative fuel sources: the sun, the wind, and the oceans. Hook Context: Why is my Thesis/Claim audience interested in this?

How many times have you heard that First Impressions are so important? It is true that the first impression—whether it’s a first meeting with a person, the first sentence of a book, the first line of a movie, or the first sentence of an essay—sets the stage for a lasting opinion. The introductory paragraph of any essay, long or short, should start with a sentence that piques the interest of your readers. It HOOKS your readers and pulls them right in! It is your big chance to be so clever that your reader can’t stop reading.

Just in Case you Missed Something Inverted pyramid Startling fact or relevant statistic Anecdote or personal experience Rhetorical question Bold pronouncement

Can you identify the hook of this introduction. Is it effective Can you identify the hook of this introduction? Is it effective? Why/Why not? In 2010, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, a disturbing incident occurred: a group of students bullied classmates by creating a false Facebook account. This anecdote and many similar ones appear in Michelle R. Davis’s article “Students Create Fake Online Profiles to Bully Peers.” How should a school official react in such a case? According to Noor Brara in “Are Facebook ‘Likes’ Protected by the First Amendment?” the answer is a legal dilemma. Experts disagree over whether schools have constitutional authority to punish students in these cases. Regardless of the philosophical debate, the bottom line is that school has to be a safe place for students, and safety reaches farther than the physical school building. School officials need to have jurisdiction to punish students for off-campus social media use if it becomes a safety risk and significant distraction to schools.

Hook In 2010, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, a disturbing incident occurred: a group of students bullied class mates by creating a false Facebook account. This anecdote and many similar ones appear in Michelle R. Davis’s article “Students Create Fake Online Profiles to Bully Peers.” How should a school official react in such a case? According to Noor Brara in “Are Facebook ‘Likes’ Protected by the First Amendment?” the answer is a legal dilemma. Experts disagree over whether schools have constitutional authority to punish students in these cases. Regardless of the philosophical debate, the bottom line is that school has to be a safe place for students, and safety reaches farther than the physical school building. School officials need to have jurisdiction to punish students for off-campus social media use if it becomes a safety risk and significant distraction to schools.

Consider these ideas/methods for creating a strong beginning –Rhetorical Question Rhetorical Question: What will our generation do when fossil fuels, such as gasoline, oil, and coal, are depleted? Advocates of nuclear energy claim that without nuclear power plants, the future will see us shivering in the dark. Survivors of the Chernobyl disaster can testify, however, to the risks of nuclear power. The solution to the energy crisis lies in safe, alternative fuel sources: the sun, the wind, and the oceans.

Consider these ideas/methods for creating a strong beginning - Surprising Fact Surprising Fact: The pentagon has twice as many bathrooms as are necessary. The famous government building was constructed in the 1940s, when segregation laws required that separate bathrooms be installed for people of African descent. This building isn’t the only American icon that harkens back to this embarrassing and hurtful time in our history. Across the United States there are many examples of leftover laws and customs that reflect the racism that once permeated American society.

Consider these ideas/methods for creating a strong beginning - Quotation Quotation: Hillary Rodham Clinton once said that “There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard.” In 2006, when Nancy Pelosi became the nation’s first female Speaker of the House, one woman’s voice rang out clear. With this development, democracy grew to its truest level ever in terms of women’s equality. The historical event also paved the way for Senator Clinton as she warmed her own vocal chords in preparation for a presidential race.

Consider these ideas/methods for creating a strong beginning – Anecdote (Humor) Anecdote: When my older brother substituted fresh eggs for our hard-boiled Easter eggs, he didn’t realize our father would take the first crack at hiding them. My brother’s holiday ended early that particular day in 1991, but the rest of the family enjoyed the warm April weather, outside on the lawn, until late into the evening. Perhaps it was the warmth of the day and the joy of eating Easter roast while Tommy contemplated his actions that make my memories of Easter so sweet. Whatever the true reason, the fact is that my favorite holiday of the year is Easter Sunday.

Drafting Your Hook As you brainstorm and research your topic, you probably will thinkg of or discover many interesting anecdotes, quotes, or trivial facts. This is exactly the sort of thing you should use for an engaging introduction.

Mapping Context In a typical essay, that first sentence (the hook) leads into a few sentences that provide details about your subject or your process. All of these sentences build up to your thesis/claim statement. They link your hook to your thesis/claim, explaining why your reader should be interested in your topic.

Mapping Context With your group, analyze a couple of the previous examples and take note of exactly how the author maps the context in each. What types of things are included in the mapping context portion of each? What similarities in mapping context do you see between these?

Both mention that there is disagreement on or controversy around the issue/claim. “Advocates of nuclear energy claim that without nuclear power plants, the future will see us shivering in the dark.” “the answer is a legal dilemma. Experts disagree over whether schools have constitutional authority to punish students in these cases. Regardless of the philosophical debate, the bottom line is that school has to be a safe place for students, and safety reaches farther than the physical school building.”

If you are writing in regards to a text/texts, this is the logical place to provide title(s) and author’s name(s) of the piece(s) to which you will be referring. In 2010, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, a disturbing incident occurred: a group of students bullied class mates by creating a false Facebook account. This anecdote and many similar ones appear in Michelle R. Davis’s article “Students Create Fake Online Profiles to Bully Peers.” How should a school official react in such a case? According to Noor Brara in “Are Facebook ‘Likes’ Protected by the First Amendment?” the answer is a legal dilemma. Experts disagree over whether schools have constitutional authority to punish students in these cases. Regardless of the philosophical debate, the bottom line is that school has to be a safe place for students, and safety reaches farther than the physical school building. School officials need to have jurisdiction to punish students for off-campus social media use if it becomes a safety risk and significant distraction to schools.

Effectively mapping context means providing a link/transition from the hook to the thesis/claim. Hillary Rodham Clinton once said that “There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard.” In 2006, when Nancy Pelosi became the nation’s first female Speaker of the House, one woman’s voice rang out clear. With this development, democracy grew to its truest level ever in terms of women’s equality. The historical event also paved the way for Senator Clinton as she warmed her own vocal chords in preparation for a presidential race.

Remember the Thesis/Claim wraps up the Introductory Paragraph In 2010, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, a disturbing incident occurred: a group of students bullied class mates by creating a false Facebook account. This anecdote and many similar ones appear in Michelle R. Davis’s article “Students Create Fake Online Profiles to Bully Peers.” How should a school official react in such a case? According to Noor Brara in “Are Facebook ‘Likes’ Protected by the First Amendment?” the answer is a legal dilemma. Experts disagree over whether schools have constitutional authority to punish students in these cases. Regardless of the philosophical debate, the bottom line is that school has to be a safe place for students, and safety reaches farther than the physical school building. School officials need to have jurisdiction to punish students for off-campus social media use if it becomes a safety risk and significant distraction to schools.