1. Using a 3-Sentence Introduction as the foundation for a full introductory paragraph

2.  Is it important to come to your own thoughts and beliefs? Why or why not?  Include 3 gerunds and write until I tell you to stop.  Make your paragraph entertaining! This is due at 20 minutes after the hour. HW needs to be turned in at the green tray

3.  Now, we’ll listen to some of our favorite songs by some of our favorite artists. Can you identify the hook in their songs?  Fist Pump Competition (reloaded)! The table that identifies the hook of the song by fist pumping in unison first gets a point. The most points wins a surprise!!

4.  Review yesterday’s content: Hooks TAPP Topic focused on convincing teens NOT to smoke.

6. Catchy Composition Clichés http://teachable.net/res.asp?r=1802

7. To catch the reader, use a hook in the introductory paragraph. Ask the reader a question. Use a catchy phrase or quote. Create a tongue twister. Create a bold statement!!! (exclamatory) Use a lead in sentence that entices the reader to read on.

8.  The introductory paragraph begins with the hook, which combines with the topic sentence (thesis statement) to form the first sentence.  The topic sentence (thesis statement)can also directly follow the hook in the introductory paragraph.

9. Writing Prompt- Each year many people lose their lives to the effects of smoking tobacco and it costs the families and our country billions of dollars in hospital expenses. What are the effects of tobacco smoke on a persons’ health. Use details and examples to support your claim.  STEP 1: TAP T: The Effects of Smoking  Effect #1:  Effect #2:  Effect #3: A: Teens & Adults P: to persuade

10.  STEP 2: Select a Hook to draw in your intended audience and fit the purpose of your response. Question:  Do you want to spend the rest of your life in a hospital?  Why isn’t smoking cigarettes illegal?  Who would want to smell like a cigarette?  Etc.

11.  STEP 3: Write your thesis Restate the topic with your claim (opinion/point of view) and include your reasons for that claim (usually 3).  Smoking has a negative effect on teens because it leads to health problems, yellowing of the teeth, and even body odor.  STEP 4: Write your Transitional Sentence This is the sentence that bridges the gap between the hook and the thesis.

12. Why isn’t smoking illegal? Even though tobacco is not considered a hard drug, it can still hurt you. Smoking has a negative effect on teens because it leads to health problems, yellowing of the teeth, and even body odor.

13.  Take a few minutes to outline your response to the topic below: Should students who are too young to vote pay attention to the upcoming presidential election? In your Source Book, identify:  T:_______________________________________  A:_______________________________________  P:_______________________________________ What type of hook would work well?  Let’s try A Bold, Interesting Statement 3 Supporting Details:____________, ____________, ______________ Thesis:______________________________

14.  Take a few minutes to outline your response to the topic below: Do you think the school system (education) should be reformed (changed)? Identify three reasons why it should or should not. In your Source Book, identify:  A:_______________________________________  P:_______________________________________ What type of hook would work well?  Let’s try A Hypothetical Situation (Imagine…? What if…?) 3 Supporting Details:____________, ____________, ______________ Thesis:______________________________

15.  Take a few minutes to outline your response to the topic below: When is it okay for a someone to step in and resolve an issue between two people? What if they are countries? In your Source Book, identify:  A:_______________________________________  P:_______________________________________ What type of hook would work well?  Let’s try Starting with a Quote 3 Supporting Details:____________, ____________, ______________ Thesis:______________________________

16.  Sum it up! Share one thing you learned in class today. Why was this relevant? How will you use this in the future?

17. No homework tonight. =)