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Week Eight: Introduction and Conclusion

Week Eight: Introduction and Conclusion. Lesson Objectives: Identify who vs. which vs. that Revise Introduction for motivation Format Conclusion Workshop Draft 1.2. Which conjunction to use? “Chairs (who/that/which) don’t have cushions are uncomfortable to sit in.” Who: Use for people

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Week Eight: Introduction and Conclusion

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  1. Week Eight: Introduction and Conclusion Lesson Objectives: Identify who vs. which vs. that Revise Introduction for motivation Format Conclusion Workshop Draft 1.2

  2. Which conjunction to use? • “Chairs (who/that/which) don’t have cushions are uncomfortable to sit in.” • Who: Use for people • That: Use for restrictive clauses • The information is important to the sentence; if taken out, the sentence’s meaning would change. • Which: Use for a non-restrictive clauses • Information adds context, but will not change meaning if taken out. Who vs. That vs. Which

  3. Walter White, ____ is Heisenberg, succumbs to his wound, and dies. • This seemingly innocuous detail underscores the event _____ consumes her previous identity. • Their exchange highlights an intersection ____ is at once challenging and supportive. • I do not trust food _____ is labeled GMO. More Examples

  4. Key Components to an Introduction: • Shared Context: Pulls readers in • Problem: “Why should I care?” • State the Solution/Main Claim/Point: Culminates with the Thesis Motivation

  5. Group One: First-Year 141 • Group Two: First-Year 609 • Group Three: First-Year 616 • Identify the introduction’s elements. • Is the problem practical or conceptual? What evidence supports your classification? • On a scale of 1-10, how “motivating” is the introduction? Would you continue reading?

  6. Key Components to Conclusion: • Restate thesis: “What was this all about?” • Bring points together: Tie the literature review together. • Answer “So what?” • “Now what?” Introduce the next step. • Example: First-Year 615 and 621 Conclusion Paragraphs

  7. Focus on revising introduction and conclusion. • Peer review • Ask a “reader” about new introduction, or other questions • Research new articles • Ask a question! Draft 1.2 Workshop

  8. Monday, 3/10: • Turn in Draft 1.2 Wednesday, 3/12: • St. Martin’s: Ch. 8, “Analyzing Arguments” • First-Year: Ch. 4 (67-97) • Draft of Brief Assignment Five Homework

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