After our second vocabulary quiz, we looked at MLA format, essay titles, and introductory paragraphs. For example, we looked at how one could use an anecdote, imagery, and analogy to set up an essay, provide foreshadowing details, and lead to a thesis statement. We ended the hour by working on introductions, which you will be peer evaluating tomorrow. We will also look at body paragraphs -- samples to show how every single detail counts -- and concluding paragraphs. The challenge of a conclusions stems from finding a way to end with a memorable final thought or image. If you have already set up an analogy or theme in your introduction, you can use this to tie together the conclusion.
Final draft of essay will be due on Friday by 3:30 p.m.
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