Esay planning: English 101
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SavionPermaul-TDEDECwithIntroandConclusion.docx
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The Upside-Down Triangle |
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How to Write an Introduction |
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Many writers use the upside-down triangle strategy to write strong introductions.
An Upside-Down Triangle Introduction
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PART 1: Partner Discussion Directions: To prepare to write your introduction, reread your essay prompt. Then discuss each of the partner discussion questions. There is space to jot down notes. 5 minutes |
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Essay Prompt |
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Partner Discussion Questions |
Notes |
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Questions: · What big ideas is your essay about? · Why do your essay’s big ideas matter in the world? |
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Questions: · What texts are you writing about? · Who are the authors? · How do the big ideas in your essay appear in the text? |
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Question: · What is your thesis?
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Body Paragraphs
TDEDEC
Body #1 (TEXT #1)
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T: Topic Sentence (Claim: What are you trying to prove?)
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D: Detail #1 (Direct quotation from the text that SUPPORTS your claim)
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E: Explain HOW your first detail proves your claim.
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D: Detail #2 (Direct quotation from the text that SUPPORTS your claim)
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E: Explain HOW your second detail proves your claim.
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C: Conclusion (Wrap up your response by rewording your claim.)
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Body #2 (TEXT #2)
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T: Topic Sentence (Claim: What are you trying to prove?)
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D: Detail #1(Direct quotation from the text that SUPPORTS your claim)
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E: Explain HOW your first detail proves your claim.
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D: Detail #2 (Direct quotation from the text that SUPPORTS your claim)
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E: Explain HOW your second detail proves your claim.
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C: Conclusion (Wrap up your response by rewording your claim.)
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The Triangle Conclusion Directions: Review the information on conclusions. Then, answer the questions. 5 minutes |
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How To Write A Conclusion |
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Many writers use the triangle strategy to write strong conclusions.
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PART 1: Partner Discussion Directions: Turn and talk about each of the questions below. This will help you prepare to write your conclusion. Write your responses in the boxes below. 5 minutes |
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1. Turn & Talk: How can you restate your thesis using slightly different words?
2. Turn & Talk: What key details from the texts helped you prove your thesis?
3. Turn & Talk: Why do the ideas in your essay matter in the world?
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Partner Discussion Questions |
Notes |
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Question: · What is your thesis?
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Questions: · What texts are you writing about? · Who are the authors? · How do the big ideas in your essay appear in the text? |
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Questions: · What big ideas is your essay about? · Why do your essay’s big ideas matter in the world? |
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