Introductions and Conclusions

Today's Goal: Keep. Writing.
I believe in you.
You can do it.

The Plan:

1. Read!
2. Introductions and Conclusions: A crash course.
3. WRITE!

Introductions:

Listen, here's what you need to know about introductions:

• Don't start with a question. It's lazy. I love you, but it's lazy. You're not lazy.
• Frankly, I don't really care if you have a "hook." I really just want you to say something important. If you love "hooks," try this link for some ideas.
• You MUST give some background information for Homeless Bird, meaning you need to summarize what it is and what it's about. 
• Here is an important link for you that has an example of background information.

Conclusions:

Okay, some notes about your final paragraph:

• DO NOT SAY THE WORDS "In conclusion"
• I KNOW it's your conclusion. That's because it's the last paragraph. Please don't announce this to me. Whatever came after those two words is probably JUST FINE.
• In science, the words "in conclusion" are super helpful. 
• This is not science class.
• Your conclusion is where you answer the question: SO WHAT? What should we understand about humans and about life after reading this story and learning about this theme? How does it apply to the real world?
• Here is an important link for you that has an example of a conclusion

Reminders/Homework:

• BRING YOUR Homeless Bird TOMORROW (You have to leave it with me tomorrow. I have to turn it in to the library.)
• You need to keep writing your essay. I will give us today and tomorrow to write two body paragraphs. It will probably take you longer than that, but I want to spend a little time on Thursday talking about introductions and conclusions
• Achieve: Two Student Choice (LAST ONES)
• Read! Two MORE books by the end of the year!