Narrative : tells the details of one main event

1. The Four Types of Paragraphs Excertfrom:http://home.insightbb.com/~dbuccola/persuasiveparagr.htm • Narrative: tells the details of one main event • Descriptive: paints a picture, only using words, about what a person, place, or thing is like • Expository: presentation of information, opinions, or ideas / it exposes something about a topic • Persuasive: when expressing an opinion, you attempt to persuade someone that you are right. A persuasive paragraph is developed with reasons based on facts.

2. The 5 paragraph essay GHAUG ENG 9

3. The Traditional Five – Paragraph Essay • The Three Main Parts: • Introduction, • Body, and • Conclusion

4. OVERALL STRUCTURE OF THE FIVE-PARAGRAPH ESSAY Introduction: Tell them what you’re going to tell them. Body: Tell them. Conclusion: Tell them what you’ve told them.

5. I. Introduction:The First Paragraph of the Essay • The first paragraph of the five – paragraph is called the introduction. • An introduction consists of 3 parts: • The hook –lead sentence • A general statement to the thesis (usually 2-3 sentences) • Thesis statement (usually the last sentence of the paragraph) • These three to five sentences make up the three main parts of the introduction.

6. Sample Introduction • According to many scientists, when you travel to many parts of the world you will find stories of giant, flying reptiles. (This is the hook) These strange creatures are called dragons. The word “dragon” is from the Greek word for serpent. In some places, dragons may have two heads, but they all have wings like a bat and the scales of a reptile. (these last 2 sentences are the general statements to the thesis). What makes dragons special are that they can be friendly creatures, protectors of property and big fans of fire. (Thesis statement)

7. What is a hook? • A hook is the first sentence of an essay. • There are many types of hooks, but they all serve the same ultimate purpose. • Purpose: to grab (or hook) the reader’s attention • Your goal: Is to have readers read your essay

8. Hook: examples • A good writer may use shock value to grab the reader’s attention= by using a startling statistic… • Over 80% of teenage traffic accidents are alcohol related

9. Hook: examples • Or the writer can use a current event: • On Jan. 23, 2008, two Richmond students were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, directly attributed to excessive alcohol…

10. Hook: examples • A writer might also employ the use of parody, or a twist a famous quotation.. • To drink or not to drink. That is the question!

11. Hook: examples • Some writers like to begin as essay with a question • Is it possible to reduce the vast number of alcohol related accidents among teenagers?

12. Hook: examples • Or, perhaps a quotation from a famous and respected individual… • Dr. I.M. Hammer, of Teen Drinking Anonymous(TDA) states that “since the invention of alcohol, teenagers have had difficulties controlling their alcohol consumption.”

13. One final note • The important thing to remember is: • DON’T BE BORING!!!!

14. Task: Write a lead sentence (hook) for the following topics: • 1) Use a quotation hook = Picking blueberries is hard work. • 2) Use a question hook = Not everyone can dance. • 3) Use an interesting fact hook = A lion is a feared creature. • 4) Use a statistic hook = Only a select few graduate with Honours at SFU and UBC. • 5) Choice hook = Aliens • 6) Choice hook = Athletic changes at JNB • 7) Choice hook= Fast food at JNB • 8) Choice hook = Homework at JNB • 9) Choice hook = Teen dating • 10)Choice hook = Eliminating provincial exams

15. Thesis Statement-Essay Map. The Thesis Statement is the main idea of the entire essay. It outlines the main ideas of your paper The thesis statement is always the last sentence of the introductory paragraph The thesis relates to all the body paragraphs ( provides reader with a map) Example: She is an amazing woman who performs the double role of a mother and a father, holds a full-time job, and still manages to tend to all our needs.

16. Structuring your thesis statement Your thesis statement should be ONE SENTENCE with TWO parts: 1) a general idea 2) specific points ( to support general idea)

17. Thesis: example • Dogs are loyal, useful and excellent companions. • Your three body paragraphs are going to be: • 1) why or how dogs are loyal (body paragraph 1) • 2) why dogs are useful (body paragraph 2) • 3) why dogs are excellent companions ( body paragraph 3)

18. Task: Copy thesis and break it up into the different body paragraphs • A liberal education involves a combination of knowledge, skills and standards.

19. A liberal education involves a combination of knowledge, skills, and standards. • Body Para 1 = Why is knowledge important to education • Body Para 2 = why are skills important to education • Body Para 3 = why are standards important to education

20. The Body and the Conclusion of an Essay Ghaug Eng 9

21. What is the body? • A. Develops, expands, and/or supports the thesis statement • B. Includes a topic sentence for each paragraph • C. Includes supporting details which reinforce the topic sentence of each paragraph.

22. II. The Body Paragraph: Three Main ComponentsA. Topic Sentence1. The topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the body paragraph, which is one of the three main supporting ideas presented in the Essay Map.a. Example: First, my mother hasalways been both a Mom and a Dad to us since we were little.Remember the thesis: She is an amazing woman who performs the double role of a mother and a father, holds a full-time job, and still manages to tend to all our needs.

23. Concluding ParagraphA. Restates the thesis or sums up the argument.B. Tells the reader what you think is important to remember. (Often, this is a personal response).C. Never introduce new information in the conclusion.