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Quiz Instructions

For many students, the introduction paragraph is the most challenging. It can be hard getting started! However, remember to use the writing process just like we have all semester, and it doesn't have to be difficult at all! 

This "quiz" will walk you through writing the method of introduction or "hook," the thesis statement, and the plan of development. Then you can put all these together to make an introduction paragraph for your prediction essay!

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Question 11 pts

Review the different methods of introduction in this week's lecture and notes. (Skip "broad statement." Too often broad statements are just boring!) 

A method of introduction is just a way to "hook" your reader's interest. (Many instructors, in fact, refer to this part of the introduction paragraph as a hook.) 

You don't want to just hit your reader with a thesis statement right away; you want to set up the topic, the same way you would start a conversation. 

So, which method will you use?  

a. Contrast

b. Relevance 

c. Incident or Story

d. Quotation

e. Startling Fact or Statistic

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Question 25 pts

Okay, now that you have chosen a method, let's write that hook! 

In about 3-6 sentences, set up your topic on predicting the future. Remember, your reader doesn't know that I've assigned your topic!  You need to use your first sentences to tell the reader what you are  writing about without actually saying, "In this paper I will discuss."   

Write your hook below. 

 

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Question 32 pts

Next, we need a thesis statement. 

A thesis statement is just a topic sentence that applies to the entire essay. 

 

Write your thesis statement here: 

 

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Question 42 pts

Finally, we need to write a plan of development. 

A plan of development is simply a list of your three supporting points. We include this as the last sentence of the introduction paragraph so that your reader knows exactly what your essay will discuss. No surprises! 

Two things: 

(a) The list MUST be a complete sentence. No fragments! 

(b) You have to write your body paragraphs in the same order that you list your supporting points in. 

Example: 

I believe that flying cars, vacations to Mars, and underground cities will all be part of everyday life in 100 years. 

Now I will write a body paragraph about flying cars, then a body paragraph about vacations to Mars, then a body paragraph about underground cities. Then I'll wrap it all up with a conclusion paragraph.

 

Below, write your plan of development sentence: 

 

Essay #2 

For this essay, we will practice revising and editing our own work.

 

Before you can revise and edit, you need to write a complete rough draft.  A rough draft is not just a sketch; a rough draft is as close to perfect as you can get it. 

Your rough draft should include: 

1. An introduction paragraph. This paragraph should include a hook (3-5 sentences), a thesis statement, and a plan of development. 

2. A body paragraph about your first prediction. This body paragraph should start with a topic sentence. Then it should have at least three supporting points. Each supporting point should include 2-3 sentences of interesting, specific details. TIP: Make it personal by using yourself in your examples!  

3. A body paragraph about your second prediction for the future.

4. A body paragraph about your third prediction; this should be your BEST idea. 

5. A short conclusion paragraph that restates your point. 

Use the questions below to work through your own rough draft. 

 

The biggest issues students have with this assignment are: 

· The body paragraphs do not have enough specific detail.  

· There are too many run-ons and comma splices. 

· There are too many fragments, particularly added-detail fragments.

Check for each of these as you are reading your essay.  Also, remember to rewrite any second person pronouns ( you, your).  Do not lose points for such a simple mistake! 

For example, instead of: "You should want your essay to be as clear as possible," 

write: "Students should want their essay to be as clear as possible." 

Now go through each paragraph and check for: 

· Fragments

· Run-ons

· Comma splices

· Consistent verb tense 

· Consistent point of view / no 2nd person (you, your) 

· No contractions

· No slang

· MLA Format

Once you have checked for the things above, it is now time to submit your rough draft. 

Upload your rough draft as a word document.