Structure Of An Essay Fill In Notes: Introduction

Question 1

Begin with a ______

Answer 1

Lead or hook

Question 2

4 types of leads

Answer 2

1. quote from a famous song or movie
2. quote from a non famous person
3. Personal experience anecdote
4. Connect to a book (Fish in a Tree, Chains, or The Night Gardener) or a deep thinking movie (Kung Fu Panda)

Question 3

Next comes____________________
(Background info), OR

Answer 3

Define known or unknown terms OR both
sides of the Argument/Issue

Question 4

Write a clear _____

Answer 4

Thesis statement

Question 5

1) 1)

Answer 5

1) Q in A to 1)
Introduce topic. Q in A to
introduce argument/
Issue (Also CHOOSE ONE SIDE after reading & keying one time)

Question 6

2) 2)

Answer 6

2) 2)
“Because” or “by” “Because” or “By”

Question 7

3) 3)

Answer 7

3) 1st idea______, 3) 1st
2nd idea________, Claim/argument,
3rd idea________, 2nd claim/argument