Write signal phrases: Remember when we discussed with S.E.E.? (Statement+signal phrase+evidence+expla-

nation) It is just a phrase that starts the sentence before your quote, so the quote does not sit there alone. Examples:

• For example, in the book, • We see this when [this

character] says, • In chapter ___ it states, [There are more listed on my site]

Write a hook for your outline here: • Look at the slides that follow

to find reminders of how to do this.

Write a summary here: • Mention the author’s name • Mention the book title • The summary should be

multiple sentences, but not crazy detailed. 3-6 sentences is a good guideline.

Write in Animal Farm info: Follow instructions at bottom of that box.

Also create Works Cited Page: • Download instructions from

my website: Babcockenglish2.weebly.com > Units: Assignments > Unit 3 > Research

• There are also helpful video tutorials there as well

• Final Outline due today, but

Works Cited due at end of class next time, though we have to do 45 minutes of SRI testing next time…so use your time!

The Hook Good writing starts with a good hook.

Whether it is a narrative, a response

to literature, or a research paper,

there is no excuse to bore your

reader!

a narrative, a response to literature, a research paper

Besides, if you can’t prove to your

reader that you can write an

interesting hook….

…why would they want to read on?

The Hook

The introductory paragraph begins with the hook,

to catch the audience. It’s followed by some

background and a thesis (a sentence that sums up

your whole paper).

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

HOOK

BACKGROUND INFO

THESIS

“She’ll always be with us honey.” That’s what my mom said after

we found Sprinkles. She held my hand and wiped my tears, and

made me feel better.

And that is always how my mom has been. Her name is

Rachael, a sister to four other brothers and sisters, and

she is a kind and giving person. She married my dad when

she was nineteen, and had me when she was twenty.

She’s always been there for me (point 1), and her strength is

inspiring (point 2) -- my mother is very important to me (topic).

The Hook

To catch the reader, use a hook in the

introductory paragraph.

Ask the reader a question.

Use an inspiring or shocking quote.

Use vivid language to create a snapshot.

The Hook: Question

Ask the reader a question.

Have

you

ever…?

The Hook: Question

Thinking about Loss or Betrayal

Have you ever lost someone you

care about?

Have you ever trusted someone

only to be completely betrayed?

Can you remember a day when

you just wished you could go

back and do it all over again?

Well this is what the characters

from Animal Farm felt when….

The Hook: Inspiring Quote

Start your composition with an entertaining flair by using a quote from someone famous.

“A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge

increases strength” (Proverbs 24:5).

The french philosopher Pascal once said, ““Justice and

power must be brought together, so that whatever is just

may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.”

If only the animals from Animal Farm would have

listened…

The Hook: Snapshot

Use vivid language to describe a moment and make your reader feel invested.

The smell of blood, the sound of

stomach’s rumbling, the vicious

growl of a bloodthirsty dog, maybe

of your own child, this is the

smoking bloody world of the

characters of Animal Farm….

The Hook

Do not use the examples given, but

create your own! Lure the reader into

the composition...

and they’re HOOKED!

Write signal phrases: Remember when we discussed with S.E.E.? (Statement+signal phrase+evidence+expla-

nation) It is just a phrase that starts the sentence before your quote, so the quote does not sit there alone. Examples:

• For example, in the book, • We see this when [this

character] says, • In chapter ___ it states, [There are more listed on my site]

Write a hook for your outline here: • Look at the slides that follow

to find reminders of how to do this.

Write a summary here: • Mention the author’s name • Mention the book title • The summary should be

multiple sentences, but not crazy detailed. 3-6 sentences is a good guideline.

Write in Animal Farm info: Follow instructions at bottom of that box.

Also create Works Cited Page: • Download instructions from

my website: Babcockenglish2.weebly.com > Units: Assignments > Unit 3 > Research

• There are also helpful video tutorials there as well

• Final Outline due today, but

Works Cited due at end of class next time, though we have to do 45 minutes of SRI testing next time…so use your time!