Hello writers! Today and tomorrow will be spent writing your essay in the computer lab. This privilege, however, lasts only as long as your focus. Between today and tomorrow, you have three strikes. Your class will have to work together as a team to be successful. Monitor yourselves and remind others around you to stay on task, for one person's strike is a strike for the entire team. Three srikes, and you're out (of the computer lab, that is)--the whole team.
***Please take note that talking excessively (and loudly), surfing the web, and walking around and distracting others will earn you a strike.
***If you need my assistance and I'm working with another student, please write your name on the whiteboard. I will come to you as soon as I get a chance.
Please remember the following points for successful writing:
1. An Introductory paragraph is more than just a thesis statement. You must include an engaging opening statement that introduces your topic. Any background information that is relevant to your topic should be shared. Your introduction paragraph should hook the reader in.
2. Body paragraphs must be written in IREEC format. Examples must be related back to your main idea for that paragraph. Remember to address the argument in your thesis statement during your explanations. Here's a link to an older blog post that explains IREEC. Click here.
3. A conclusion needs to emphasize your argument, but it should also address why what you're arguing even matters in the first place. Leave a lasting impression!
Please begin writing your essay. Do not concern yourself with the heading at this time.
Have fun.
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