Grabber & Clincher

“Taking something from one man and making it worse is plagiarism.” Grabber & Clincher The Key to Great Essay Beginnings… and Endings! Establish personality with your VOICE

Using Quotes properly… Don’t be a word “thief” Writer’s Prison is horrible! (The Warden makes you write essays all day long) • plagiarize: "to steal and pass off (the ideas and words of another) as one's own”

Tips for using a Quote in your Grabber & Clincher • Use a general Quote – this gives you more opportunities to link it to the essay topic. • Always give credit to the person who said it and to use proper punctuation. (remember Writer’s Prison) • When using a Quote with an unknown author, use someone you are familiar with (like your mom, a coach, or a teacher). • The Linkis CRUCIAL to the effectiveness of using a Quotein your Grabber. • The Link connects to your Thesis Statement. • Your Clincher will be the opposite of your Grabber. It is important to wrap everything up and refer back to the Quote you used.

The Quote Grabber: • Hooks your audience with a unique beginning. • Incorporates your personality and style. • Allows you to showcase your attention to detail, while still being creative. • Provides an effective link to the essay topic. • Ends with a solid thesis statement. • The Quote Clincher: • Brings it all together at the end. • Best of all . . . Why does the Quote Grabber & Clincher work? All 6-Traits are incorporated throughout

Example of a QuoteGrabber • Organization: Ideas: Voice: “Goals are dreams with deadlines,” American author Diana Scharf Hunt once said. Whenever I am asked about my goals, this quotelingersin the background of my mind. In my opinion, the key word – deadlines – makes the entire process of setting goals feel kind of scary. Nevertheless, goals are important because they provide motivation. One important goal in my life is to earn excellent grades because it will help determine my future, make me smarter, and grant opportunities I may not otherwise get. Quote Link to Prompt Thesis Statement Sentence Fluency: Word Choice: Conventions:

Example of a Quote Clincher Thesis Statement Link to Prompt Earning excellent grades will help determine my future. Also, my intellect and chances for opportunity will grow. Although the task of setting goals can be daunting, it is important. To achieve my dreams for tomorrow, I must begin planning and working today.Ms. Hunt’s words are visionary; dreams are nice, but there must be a timeline to achieve them. Lock it Up!

Whenever I doubt my ability to make a change, my father reminds me, “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” In other words, although some factors may be beyond our control, we can always make some adjustment in order to achieve the change we want. While saving the environment seems like an impossible task for an individual, small changes can make a difference. In order to help save the environment, I can recycle, conserve water, and carpool. Quote Link to Prompt Example of a Quote Grabber Thesis Statement

Example of a Quote Clincher In summation, recycling and conserving water will help the environment. Also, participating in a carpool will cut back on pollution. In my father’s eyes, quitting is not an option, but making a difference is! When one person adjusts a sail to change the direction of their course, change occurs. Thesis Statement Link to Prompt Lock it Up!

Example of a Quote Grabber “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing,” Edmond Burke stated. This is very true in life. If good people sit back and do not do what is right, then bad will triumph. It can be something as simple as not voting in an election or trying to get out of jury duty. We all need to be good citizens, if we want our country to be strong. Practicing good citizenship is important because it demonstrates obedience for laws, respect, and cooperation with one’s community. Quote Link to Prompt PowerEdPlans Thesis Statement

Example of a Quote Clincher Thesis Statement In a nutshell, it is imperative to practice good citizenship because it demonstrates obedience for laws. Additionally, it displays respect and shows cooperation within one’s community. It is very tempting to not participate in elections and jury duty, but everyone should because it is a price we pay to live in a free country. Our country provides us with so many opportunities that we need to do our part. Edmond Burke make a great observation; sometimes not doing good is just as harmful as doing bad. Link to Prompt Lock it Up!

Example of a QuoteGrabber • Organization: Ideas: Voice: After a particularly bad soccer practice, our coach called us into the locker room for a talk. “There is no ‘I’ in team,” he yelled.As I was walking home, I thought about what he had said.Everyone has to work together to make a team work.The same is true about our country. It’s important to be a good citizen for many reasons.Practicing good citizenship is important because it demonstrates obediencefor laws, respect, and cooperation with one’s community. Quote Link to Prompt Thesis Statement Sentence Fluency: Word Choice: Conventions:

Example of a Quote Clincher Thesis Statement In summation, it is imperative to practice good citizenship because it demonstrates obedience for laws. Additionally, it displays respect and shows cooperation within one’s community. When I got home, I told my parents about the practice we had and what my coach had said. They agreed with him, and they told me this is true in all areas of life.My coach hit the nail on the head with that quote. Everyone must work together, whether it’s on a team so they can win or in a community so everyone will be better citizens. Link to Prompt Lock it Up!

William James once said, “Act as though what you do makes a difference. It does.” It seems as if many people do not understand how their actions affect others. This is true about citizenship; the actions of a good citizen are like a rock being thrown into a pond. The ripple spreads out, causing other people to become good citizens. Practicing good citizenship is important because it demonstrates obedience for laws, respect, and cooperation with one’s community. Quote Link to Prompt Example of a Quote Grabber Thesis Statement

Example of a Quote Clincher In summation, it is imperative to practice good citizenship because it demonstrates obedience for laws. Additionally, it displays respect and shows cooperation within one’s community. When one person practices good citizenship, it can be contagious and others will also become better citizens. As these ripples spread, the country becomes better and stronger. William James was definitely right; what you do does make a difference! Thesis Statement Link to Prompt Lock it Up!

Example of a QuoteGrabber • Organization: Ideas: Voice: Adlai Stevenson once said, “On this shrunken globe, men can no longer live like strangers.”So many people move from different towns, states, and countries, that our country has become amelting potof different cultures. Due to all of the variousbeliefs and values, it is important we all work together as good citizens. Practicing good citizenship is important because it demonstratesobedience for laws, respect, and cooperation with one’s community. Quote Link to Prompt Thesis Statement Sentence Fluency: Word Choice: Conventions:

Example of a Quote Clincher Thesis Statement In summation, it is imperative to practice good citizenship because it demonstrates obedience for laws. Additionally, it displays respect and shows cooperation within one’s community. Our world continues to get smaller as people move from place to place. Since so many communities have a variety of cultures, good citizenship is becoming more important to help everyone get along. Adlai Stevenson was right on the money. We can’t be strangers anymore. We have help each other and be good citizens together. Link to Prompt Lock it Up!

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing,” Edmond Burke stated. This is very true in life. If good people sit back and do not do what is right, then bad will triumph. It can be something as simple as not voting in an election or trying to get out of jury duty. We all need to be good citizens, if we want our country to be strong. Practicing good citizenship is important because it demonstrates obedience for laws, respect, and cooperation with one’s community. Quote Link to Prompt Example of a Quote Grabber Thesis Statement

Example of a Quote Clincher Thesis Statement In a nutshell, it is imperative to practice good citizenship because it demonstrates obedience for laws. Additionally, it displays respect and shows cooperation within one’s community. It is very tempting to not participate in elections and jury duty, but everyone should because it is a price we pay to live in a free country. Our country provides us with so many opportunities, we need to do our part. Edmond Burke made a great observation because sometimes not doing good is just as harmful as doing bad. Link to Prompt Lock it Up!

Grabber & Clincher