Review and respond to one of the following narrative essay exercises - http://mnrivera1.com/Narrative_Essay_Practice_1.pdf and http://mnrivera1.com/Narrative_Essay_Practice_2.pdf. This will assist you with Test #1. It will be to your benefit to review both.
Further reflect on today's overall activities.
Further reflect on today's overall activities.
In today's lesson, we discussed the different types of introduction paragraphs: questions, shocking statements, quotation, definitions, and background and direct statements. I thought it was a very helpful lesson, because these different introduction paragraphs help make an essay more interesting to read and catch the readers' attention in the first paragraph. We also practiced these different types of introductory paragraphs by writing three of our own and sharing them with the class. I thought today's lesson was helpful and will definitely improve our writing skills.
ReplyDeleteToday's lesson was really interesting! I can't wait to learn more.
DeleteIntroduction is important as the conclusion of a essay great job! Can't wait to learn more!
DeleteI finally understand. It was so difficult for me in the past few years.
DeleteThe intro is like the key to grabbing the reader's attention. I never realized there were different types of introductory paragraphs until this day.
DeleteNarrative Essay Practice #1 - Cops Can Be Human
ReplyDelete1. After spending six months in a county jail where no cop ever said anything nice to me, I was not expecting to meet any here in the state prison that I would call "human."
2. There are multiple examples in this paragraph.
3. Chronological order
4. True
5. First person
Today's lesson was very helpful. This lesson introduced me to more options in which I can start my introductory paragraph to an essay. Prior to this lesson, I would struggle with ideas to start my introductory paragraph, and usually end up with a paragraph that was vague. In addition to my struggle, I would have a weak thesis statement. However, after today I feel that I have improved my writing ability because I am knowledgeable of the verity of introduction methods such as: direct statement of thesis, background, definition, quotation, shocking statement and question, and questions and a definition.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I feel like my writing has improved after this lesson. I can't wait to use this in the future.
DeleteYes indeed. Our future essays will actually be a piece of cake.
DeleteThe lesson was a real impact on our writing Great job!
DeleteI feel the same way every time we go to class we learn more and better ways and she helps us alot with new ways of learning
DeleteWhat we learned in class gave me more interesting and better ways to introduce my essays. They are very good concepts.
DeleteTypes on Introduction paragraphs include : Direct Statement of Thesis, Background, Definition, Quotation, Shocking Statement and Questions and Questions and a Definition. Today we were able to share our own versions of different uses of introduction paragraphs. I believe that the lesson was not only fun but I also noticed that many people put extra time into these paragraphs because of the different formats which made the paragraphs more interesting and personal.
ReplyDeleteIn todays lesson we discussed writing various types of introductory paragraphs. Many would agree that the introduction or beginning of any story is your best bet at getting people to read it. The ability to capture the viewers attention and feed in to their interests in a quick and effective way is what I believe separates good writers from bad ones. Today we learned how to interest the viewer and we were given six ways of doing so in a proper essay format. Writing introductory paragraphs can at times be my greatest obstacle during an essay prompt and I am grateful that we were given a chance to practice during class. Thanks to Ms.Rivera I have yet another reference when writing future essays.
ReplyDeleteI agree. The introduction is definitely what gets readers to want to continue reading your essay.
DeleteToday's discussion was about introductory paragraphs. An introduction attracts the reader and points out the controlling idea. It also smoothly follows through with the body paragraph. There are different types of introductory methods: direct statement of thesis, background definition quotation, shocking statement and questions, and questions and a definition. It took some time to use three methods for one topic. It was good experience to try the various methods though. We also read about conclusion but today's discussion touched more on introduction.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! the body of a paragraph can make a smooth essay if you apply the different types of introductory methods. !
DeleteTypes of introductions are the good tools for our future essays,
Deletei feel the same way . a intro can always catch the readers eye and make them intrested in what they are going to read about
DeleteI learned a lot in todays discussion because it is something I have not heard about before. The discussion was about the different types of introductory paragraphs and learning about each one gave me more to think about when it comes to an introduction and a thesis statement. I wasn't so sure about how i wrote my 3 introductory paragraphs but I eventually got the hang of it after practicing.
ReplyDeleteSame here! I really like your introductory topic. Great job man.
DeletePractice makes perfect haha but it was very intresting
DeleteYour introductory paragraphs were very entertaining!
DeleteI agree. At first, writing introductory paragraphs in these styles may be different and new, but when you practice you get the hang of it. Your introductory paragraphs were pretty good as well!
DeleteTodays discussion about introductory paragraphs was very "new" to me. It confused me at first, but eventually i got the hang of it and it was a piece of cake. I learned that introductory in a paragraph plays a HUGE role on your essay. I hope to learn more about conclusions on our next class.
ReplyDeleteIndeed! It was very new to me as well. I really like the lesson because it will help us in the future.
DeleteThis is the part that got to where I am today. I never really understood this part of an essay.
DeleteMe to it is a new thing to think about when u write
DeleteI agree! It was "new" to me too. I did not realize there were different types, but it is pretty simple.
DeleteI agree. It was new to me as well and it does play an important part in essay writing.
DeleteIn todays lesson, we discussed writing types of introductory paragraphs. It was hard for me to write 3 types of introductory paragraphs with the given amount of time because none of the subjects were really suitable for me. Although I didn't participate in the exercise, I do understand the concept of using the various types of introductory paragraphs. Kudos to my classmates who shared their introductory paragraphs on their choice of topic!
ReplyDeleteit's alright prim, practice makes perfect! Never give up !
DeleteToday's lesson was really interesting. I really got to learn the types of introductory paragraphs. Today was my first time hearing about these types of introduction. Our class had to do an activity where we apply the types of introductory paragraphs. It really took us a long time to make an introductory paragraph. I was a little scared to say my introduction paragraphs. I thought it was to vague. At the end it was really good. I know what to do next time I make an introductory paragraph. In the future I can apply these types of paragraphs, so my essay can be good.
ReplyDeleteToday's lesson was awesome. I finally got to learn how the essay works with the thesis statement. The exercises were challenging due to the choices that we had to write about. Narrative essay has the root of "narrate." Therefore, a narrative essay has a certain point of view for the reader to see.
ReplyDeleteThe lesson over "Writing the Essay," includes introduction, development, transition, and conclusion paragraph. There are many ways to introduce a paragraph. One, by direct statement of thesis; second, background; third, definition; fourth, quotation; fifth, shocking statement and questions; and finally, questions and definition. The different types of introduction is not easy to developed as I discovered during the class activity. But once I did the activity, I found it very helpful.
ReplyDeleteOnce you get the introduction down, you'll get the hang of the rest of the paragraphs!
DeleteThis lesson has helped me improve my introductions on my paragraphs . there were new ways to set up for a intro. in a paragraph. Practicing on this subject will help you catch readers because intro always catches the readers.
ReplyDeleteIt surprised me to learn there are different types of introductory paragraphs and the exercise was rather difficult but it helped me grasp an understanding on how to write some introductions. This lesson will surely help me create an introduction that will captivate audiences and leave them wanting to read the rest of my essay.
ReplyDeleteThis lesson refreshed my memory of what I know about paragraphs. However after this lesson I gained more knowledge about it, like I did not know there were more than 2 ways to write an introductory paragraph. Now that I have a variety of to chose from, I am confident of writing introductory paragraphs. The activity from this lesson was fun. It helped me practice my paragraph writing skills.
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