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MOCK WRITING TEST REVISIONS. This what your 5 pages should look like:. Page 1: Introduction Hook : an example, statement, statistic, or even quote to lead into your essay and get the reader interested in reading your paper General reason for why you are even writing this letter :
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This what your 5 pages should look like: • Page 1: Introduction • Hook : an example, statement, statistic, or even quote to lead into your essay and get the reader interested in reading your paper • General reason for why you are even writing this letter: • Thesis Statement: • This is the most important sentence or two in your essay. It includes your position and the three main reasons why you want this class added.
Page 2 - Body paragraph # 1 • Topic Sentence: • This sentence should tell the reader what your whole paragraph is about. (Idea #1 from your thesis statement) • The paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long, and all the sentences should relate to your topic sentence. • Concrete details – examples, facts, sentences that people can’t argue with • Commentary – your interpretation, personal response , and support to back up the concrete details
Page 3 - Body paragraph # 2 • Topic Sentence: • This sentence should tell the reader what your whole paragraph is about. (Idea # 2 from your thesis statement) • The paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long, and all the sentences should relate to your topic sentence. • Concrete details – examples, facts, sentences that people can’t argue with • Commentary – your interpretation, personal response , and support to back up the concrete details
Page 4 - Body paragraph # 3 • Topic Sentence: • This sentence should tell the reader what your whole paragraph is about. (Idea # 3 from your thesis statement) • The paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long, and all the sentences should relate to your topic sentence. • Concrete details – examples, facts, sentences that people can’t argue with • Commentary – your interpretation, personal response , and support to back up the concrete details
Page 5 - CONCLUSION • Topic Sentence: • This sentence should sum up the most important message conveyed in your letter.. • The paragraph should be at least 4 sentences long, and all the sentences should relate to the main idea of your letter and further convincing the reader to add your new class. • Don’t add new information – just reword the main points you have already made. • End with a meaningful, unforgettable statement!