This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 15 min
Items in this lesson
Introductions and conclusions
writing a comparative essay
Slide 1 - Slide
Introduction
should include
- a hook
- your focus/topic
- a thesis statement
Slide 2 - Slide
the hook
engage your reader by giving them something interesting to start with, like a fact, anecdote or common misconception
Slide 3 - Slide
This hook is an example of
A
a quote
B
personal story
C
fact/definition
D
common misconception
Slide 4 - Quiz
This hook is an example of
A
a quote
B
personal story
C
fact/definition
D
common misconception
Slide 5 - Quiz
the middle of your introduction
after your hook, and before your thesis statement, your introduce your topic. Which works, by which writer are you going to compare, what terms are you focussing on?
Slide 6 - Slide
thesis statement
the last sentence of your intro is your thesis statement. In one sentence you tell your audience what they can expect in your essay
Slide 7 - Slide
Which is the best way to start your essay?
A
In this essay you can read my comparison of ....
B
In this essay i will compare x and x on these topics
C
In this essay I will tell you about ....
D
In this essay, I will compare x and x on these topics
Slide 8 - Quiz
!important!
you only use ' I ' in your introduction and conclusion
' I ' must always be a Capital letter
Slide 9 - Slide
Conclusion
in your conclusion you
rephrase your thesis statement
summarise your paragraphs
end with a nice concluding sentence
Slide 10 - Slide
!important!
start your conclusion with a concluding linking word