This lesson contains 18 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 15 min
Items in this lesson
Introduction
Slide 1 - Mind map
Introduction
- Prepares the reader for the essay to follow.
- Adds relevance of the subject.
- Explains how the topic has been misunderstood.
Slide 2 - Slide
Introduction
- Positions the author in the critical debate (without literally saying "my position is...").
- Gives reader essential or contextual information.
- Shows why the essay is worth reading
Slide 3 - Slide
Introduction - DO's
- Create interest in your topic.
- Give sufficient information to understand your essay.
- End with thesis statement.
- Use linking words and phrases to move smoothly from general to specific ("as a result of these issues"; "this essay argues").
Slide 4 - Slide
Introduction - DON'Ts
- Begin by being too specific
- Provide unnecessary information
- Announce what you will say ("in the next paragraph I will discuss..."; "my position is...")
Slide 5 - Slide
Introduction - Structure
Introduce subject
Narrow it down
State the essay's overall position (thesis statement)
GENERAL --> SPECIFIC
Slide 6 - Slide
GENERAL
SPECIFIC
Slide 7 - Slide
Thesis Statement
- Is a statement, not a question.
- Can be debated.
- Is worded in a concise way.
- Has 3 specific, distinct reasons to support the position.
- Is the blueprint of your essay.
Slide 8 - Slide
Thesis Statement
One sentence summary of your essay,
which includes:
the main point+
reasons (supportive points)
Slide 9 - Slide
Thesis Statement - Example
High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness.