What should you include when writing an interesting introduction?
- State your interpretation of the comments’ theme
- Introduce the quote, and then define what the theme means in this context
state which point of view you are taking. This is essentially your thesis
What is your Test A writing structure?
- Paragraph 1:
- Paragraph 2:
- Paragraph 3:
- Paragraph 4:
- Paragraph 5:
- Paragraph 1: Open with a thesis statement
- Paragraph 2: Provide support for your thesis
- Paragraph 3: Discuss and antithesis of your main idea
- Paragraph 4: Explain why you stay firm with your thesis
- Paragraph 5: Conclude your essay
What is your Test B writing structure?
- Paragraph 1:
- Paragraph 2:
- Paragraph 3:
- Paragraph 4:
- Paragraph 1: Begin with a thesis statement
- Paragraph 2: begin the narrative
- Paragraph 3: Reflect on the narrative (what have I learned from the narrative experience)
- Paragraph 4: Apply the reflection or life lesson you learned
Altruism
A selfless commitment to the service of others
Caveat
A warning word of caution
Cynosure
The centre of attention because of its beauty
Discombobulate
To upset, disconcert, to provoke a feeling of confusion or frustration
Egalitarian
An assertion and the manifestation of a belief in the equality of all people especially in political and socio-economic matters
Epistemology
A system, method or manner of learning
Myopic
Narrow-minded
Paragon
A model of excellence
Pejorative
Having a belittling or derogatory impact
Satire
Humour derived from poking fun at social issues and human follies in general
Ubiquitous
Universal, accepted by all
- A priori (Latin)
- Carpe diem (Latin)
- Mea culpa (latin)
- Quid pro quo (latin)
- Status quo (Latin)
- Tempus fugit
- Something assumed or known even without experience
- To seize the day
- The fault is mine
- Tit for tat
- The actual state of affairs in the present
- Time flies
