Reviewing hooks with 8th grade

Review Hooks and intros 8th grade.notebook

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8th Grade Language Arts

Agenda:

1. Independent Reading/Library

2. Hooks/Intros Review

3. Re-written Intro

Assignments:

-Re-written intro (Today or Tuesday)

-Reading Response (T)


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What is an introductory paragraph's job?

An introductory paragraph's job is to:1. Grab the reader's interest.2. Introduce what the topic of the essay will be.

3. Tell the main points that the essay will cover.


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Hello my name is Sean and today I am going to tell you about why my dog Sam is special to me. Are you ready to hear this? Well let's go!

There are two reasons why my dog is special to me. The first reason why is because he's smart and can do tricks. The second reason why is because he's friendly and lets me pet him.

My dog is my most special object. Let me tell you two reasons why.

This is an essay about my dog and why he's special to me.

Would you want to keep reading any of these

essays???


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An interesting lead that grabs the reader's attention. (1 Sentence)

Explanation of the topic for the essay. (23 Sentences)

Thesis Statement Tells exactly what this essay will talk about. (1 Sentence)

An introductory paragraph works like a funnel to draw the reader in to the rest of your essay!

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