For and Against Essay

​The Introduction Paragraph

​Hook/Attention Grabber

There are many ways to get the attention of the reader. Here are some examples of hooks.
Bold statement
Anecdote
Definition
Facts
Famous Quotes
Rhetorical Questions
Statistics

​What to include in a closing paragraph.

The closing paragraph should contain a summary statement for your essay and a thought-provoking clincher for the last line. The last line is your last opportunity to connect with the reader or examiner and create a lasting impression.

1. restate the thesis statement in a new, more assertive way

2. summarises the main points which reconfirm your argument

3. make a recommendation for future action
4. make a prediction about the future

End with a strong clincher; for example,…

1. ask a provocative or rhetorical question
2. evoke a vivid image

3. make a universal comparison to other situations

4. complete an anecdote begun in the introductory paragraph

5. make a prediction or recommendation based on the facts or statistics
6.call for some sort of action to occur

7.use a quotation (If the quote is strong and related to the topic, it may be used. Clichés and over worked proverbs like ‘A friend in need…’ should be avoided.)

8. end with a warning or consequences

9.complete the description of a character, setting, or object begun in the

introductory paragraph

Grammar Errors

​You need to be careful about grammar.

There may also be grammar errors in your work. Your teacher may highlight some common errors or may ask you to discover the common errors yourself during the self and peer evaluation of your work. Read the sentences below and see if you can identify and correct the errors.

​Read the following example of a counterpoint paragraph and identify (with the code above) which parts of the paragraph have the functions mentioned above.