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You need a HOOK: 1-3 sentences that will
and make him
 Question
format: I.E. "Do you know how much money
you can save if you follow a few simple steps?” "A whole
lot!”
 Shocking sentence: I.E.“Smoking kills you!”
 Spend
a few extra sentences giving background
knowledge about whatever it is that you want to talk
about. Don’t get into the meat of the essay. Give the
audience a concise idea of your essay’s purpose.
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INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
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The most important paragraph of the essay
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Needs to do three things:
A.
Get the readers attention by using a “hook”
B.
Give background information
C.
State your position (thesis statement)
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The introductory paragraph of any paper, long or short, should
start with a sentence that “hooks” the interest of your readers.
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It can be a: surprising fact, humor, quotation, general statement,
question, etc.
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Do you think that to improve our school’s education the
students should be required to wear uniforms?
Golly Gee! Today as I wore my uniform I, all of a sudden,
started to feel smarter!
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That first sentence leads into two or three sentences that provide
details about your subject or your process.
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These must elaborate on the “hook” sentence.
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Recent studies have said that schools where students wear
uniforms have higher academic performances. Although this
issue is very controversial schools are starting to follow it.
Some believe uniforms are not related at all to the attention a
student might have in school.
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All of these sentences build up to your thesis statement.
The thesis statement is the most important sentence of the essay
because the entire paper hangs from it.
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However, if schools want higher performances and better behavior
students should wear uniforms.
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Golly Gee! Today as I wore my
uniform I, all of a sudden, started to feel
smarter! Recent studies have said that
schools where students wear uniforms
have higher academic performances.
Although this issue is very controversial
schools are starting to follow it. Some
believe uniforms are not related at all to
the attention a student might have in
school. However, If schools want higher
performances and better behavior
students should wear uniforms.
Topic Sentence
Supporting
sentences
Thesis
Statement
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PARAGRAPH #1
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Remember that the next
paragraph is…
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The one that supports your thesis statement
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Needs to have three things:
A.
Topic sentence
B.
Supporting information
C.
Closing sentence
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First paragraph (Body of the Essay)
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It explains the reasons stated in the introductory paragraph.
Gives the reader more information about your topic.
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If your Thesis Statement is:
“However, If schools want higher performances and better
behavior students should wear uniforms.”
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What 2 aspects are we talking about in the thesis statement?
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This is what paragraph 2 should
look like.
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Many educators and sociology experts believe that students
who wear school uniforms behave more appropriately in the
school environment. They believe that uniforms dictate a
stricter atmosphere and that students who wear uniforms are
more likely to follow school rules. Experts believe that the
mandatory use of standardized dress reduces violence within
the school. What is even better, there is no conflict as in who
is dressed better than the other. School uniforms improve the
social outcomes in a school environment.
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PARAGRAPH 3: THE OPPOSING
POINT OF VIEW!!
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This is the “opposing viewpoint” paragraph
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In this paragraph you must acknowledge the opposite side.
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Remember…perspective!!!
For example:
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If you are against an issue think about the other side. What do
opposers have to say about this same issue?
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LET’S SEE!!!
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What was our Thesis Statement?
“However, If schools want higher performances and
better behavior students should wear uniforms.”
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Opposing Viewpoint
The opposers, who include many educators and sociologists,
believe that requiring children to wear standardized uniforms
stifles their self-expression. Self-expression is an important part of
child development and some experts believe that curbing it with
uniforms can be detrimental to a child. Experts also believe that
students who are forced to wear uniforms will only find other, less
appropriate ways to express themselves, possibly through
inappropriate use of makeup and jewelry.
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LET’S SEE PARAGRAPH# 3
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The same thing will happen with paragraph 3.
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Look at your Thesis Statement once again and support it with
another fact.
Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to
take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals
he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to
work. Schools report that when students dress in "work
clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious
approach to their studies.
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LAST PARAGRAPH (Conclusion)
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Each conclusion needs to be stated that is it one, so begin by
saying "In conclusion," or "As stated in this essay,”
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Restate your reasons. Try to make them a word by word repeat.
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Add your strongest supporting idea, to lengthen your conclusion
paragraph a bit.
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Restate your thesis.
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Finish off with a clear command or instruction that is related to
your topic. An appeal to the reader on taking your stand.
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Let’s see what it looks like!!
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As stated in this essay if schools want higher performances
and better behavior students should wear uniforms. Many
educators and sociology experts believe that students who
wear school uniforms behave more appropriately in the
school environment. Some say that a child in a school uniform
is more likely to take school seriously. The opposers, who
include many educators and sociologists, believe that
requiring children to wear standardized uniforms stifles their
self-expression. If parents want to have higher academic
achievements from their children then they should reinforce
the use of uniforms in school. If I were you I would definitely
not risk my child’s education.
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