Introduction Paragraph ELD Benchmark Introduction Paragraph

Goals of Introduction Grab the reader’s attention Bridge Present sub-topics; forecast Present thesis; argument Grab Reader’s Attention- Look at your data cards to find information that gives general information about your country..something that is interesting and will make reader (me) want to read your essay Bridge- This is you telling me why the Hook(previous information) means and why it matters Forecast - Use your Outline and create sentences like we practiced together last Monday. You can ask Solange or Abraham for help..just to get started Thesis- Copy what you wrote on your Outline

Step #1 The Hook Begin with a quote, A statistic, A brief anecdote, Opposing view, An analogy, Relevant questions (not “Have you ever…”)

Step #2 The Bridge Connect hook to forecast Meaning for hook Why you chose it

Step #3 Forecast Preview subtopics Brief details Body paragraphs

Step #4 Thesis Thesis One sentence End of paragraph Constant referral Restate often

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Introduction part 1 Hook Statistic (about topic) “Only 10 of 2,000 qualified applicants are accepted into the fire academy each year” Quote (related to topic) Harry S. Truman once said, “I am the President of the most powerful nation in the world. I take orders from nobody, except photographers.”

Hook- continued Anecdote (story about someone who works in your topic area) “a day in the life” Put reader in that person’s shoes “Each day, Susan gets up at 5:00 a.m. After she jogs, feeds the dogs, showers and prepares breakfast, she does the most important thing of the day– she drives to her job at Sunrise Nursing Home. Here, she will be greeted by the people who rely on her for their daily exercise, activity and conversation. . .”

Introductions part 2 Transition (bridge) “Bridges” or connects the hook to the thesis Explains or follows-up the hook Explains importance of statistic Explains meaning of quote Explains significance of anecdote (stat) Only 10 of 2,000 qualified applicants are accepted into the fire academy each year. (transition) Firefighting is a highly coveted position and honorable field; it takes a person who is both physically and mentally strong to survive in this field.

Transition part 2 State the issue or topic make a statement about its importance or impact on society (stat) Only 10 of 2,000 qualified applicants are accepted into the fire academy each year. (transition) Firefighting is a highly coveted position and honorable field; it takes a person who is both physically and mentally strong to survive in this field. (transition 2) Each day, firefighters put their lives on the line for people in need. They rush into burning buildings while others rush out, and we depend on them to be there in our greatest time of need.

Introduction part 3 Thesis Done for you already! Look at your outline (stat) Only 10 of 2,000 qualified applicants are accepted into the fire academy each year. (transition) Firefighting is a highly coveted position and honorable field; it takes a person who is both physically and mentally strong to survive in this field. (transition 2) Each day, firefighters put their lives on the line for people in need. They rush into burning buildings while others rush out, and we depend on them to be there in our greatest time of need. (thesis)The career of a firefighter is a rewarding and demanding profession that requires many hours of education and certification.

The Senior Project Body Paragraphs

Goals of Body Paragraphs Introduce a subtopic Present supporting details Analyze details Refer to thesis Transition to next subtopic 1. Subtopic- Each capital letter will become a topic sentence. Create a sentence with some of the wording from your letter to create a complete sentence that tells me what that paragraph will be about 2. Supporting detail- add the data card that will help prove or support your topic sentence 3. Analyze details – For this you tell me why the data (direct quote, paraphrase, or summary) MEANS and why It MATTERS. How does it help support you topic sentence If you have another data card related to the same letter. Repeat steps 2 and 3

Goal #1 Introduce subtopic Topic sentence Subject of paragraph Possible transition from previous paragraph

Goal #2 Present Details Lead-in and set-up data Write author/title in sentence Use data cards Paraphrase Summary Direct quote Citations

Goal #3 Analyze details and refer back to thesis Commentary or analysis Connects detail (quotes/data) to thesis Educated opinion

Goal #4 Transition/Conclusion Repeat details and your analysis as needed Transition to next paragraph Or conclude paragraph

Sample Body Paragaph Format Topic Sentence Lead-in/Set-up then data (citation) Student Analysis Closing Sentence

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Conclusion Paragraphs The Senior Project Conclusion Paragraphs

Goals of Conclusion Paragraph Paraphrase or restate thesis Review or summarize main points Make a final impression on reader

Goal # 1 Thesis Transition from previous paragraph Do not use “In conclusion…” Stress importance of thesis Use different words

Goal # 2 Review Main Points Summarize body paragraphs Brief, a few sentences Don’t repeat introduction

Goal # 3 Final Thoughts Echo the introduction (anecdote) Challenge reader Call to action Look to the future Pose questions

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