THE POW

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THE POW
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What does POW stand for?

• P - Proficiency
• O - of
• W - Writing
• What does this mean for you?
• You need to prove to the English department that
  you are a good enough writer so that when you
  move on to college, you will be prepared.
• This is a way to help you become better writers
  in the world.

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Introduction

• Includes
• TAG
• Summary
• Thesis

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What is a TAG line?

• T - Title
• A - Author
• G - Genre
• There are multiple ways to write out this first
  sentence. But make sure to read it back through
  your head so that is makes sense grammatically.

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Summary

• In 2-3 sentences, what is this book/play about?
• Pretend you were telling your friend about a
  movie you saw, but you didnt want to ruin the
  whole thing. You are just giving us an overview.
  This is essentially what the summary should
  consist of! Simple as pie ?

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Thesis

• The dreaded thesis statement not to worry, I
  have a few tricks up my sleeve!
• The thesis tells your reader what your essay is
  about
• The thesis statement is composed of 3 parts
• The topic
• The opinion
• 3 supporting ideas/details
• The thesis should be the last sentence of your
  introduction paragraph!! No ifs, ands, or buts!

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Thesis (The Roadmap of Your Essay)

• The thesis consists of 3 parts
• Your topic what it is your paper is talking
  about (usually a noun)
• Your opinion what you think (usually a verb)
• Three supporting ideas/details
• Lets do some practice

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• WWII was the worst war in history because
  millions were killed, infrastructure was
  destroyed, and major economies collapsed.
• Dogs are better than cats because they are loyal,
  helpful, and cute.
• Students should read at night because reading is
  fun, it improves your mind, and it wont get you
  into trouble.
• MySpace should be allowed in school because it
  promotes friendship, is a great way to find out
  your homework, and lets you meet cute girls or
  boys.

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• Choose one of the following topics and create a
  three-part thesis statement.
• Nascar
• Football or basketball or soccer
• Television
• Death metal music
• Computers
• Friendship
• Chicano rap
• Shopping
• Facebook
• TOPIC OPINION 3 SUPPORTING DETAILS

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The Introduction

• Looks like this
• TAG line (1 sentence)
• Summary (2-3 sentences)
• Thesis (1 sentence)

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The Body Paragraphs!

• Your body paragraphs MUST follow your thesis
  statement.
• Therefore your three ideas/details from the end
  of your thesis statement are going to be what
  your three paragraphs are about!
• The outline of your essay should look like this

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• 1st idea what first body paragraph will be
  about
• 2nd idea what second body paragraph will be
  about
• 3rd idea what third body paragraph will be
  about
• IN THAT EXACT ORDER.
• To make it easier on yourself, while you are
  writing, look back at your thesis statement
  before composing each new paragraph. In this way,
  you will know what that paragraph should be
  about!

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TIEA

• There is a special formula that I have discovered
  that makes supporting paragraph writing a breeze
  it is called TIEA these are magic letters ?
• Here is what they stand for

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T Topic sentence

• This is the sentence that comes directly from
  your thesis remember? ?
• This sentence tells what your paragraph is going
  to be about
• The reason a paper will make sense, even if
  everything else is lame

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I Introduce the Evidence/Examples

• Simplest way to introduce evidence is to use the
  setting TIME AND PLACE
• In chapter 8, while Ralph and Piggy were walking
  down along the beach. Piggy finds a conch shell.

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E Evidence/Examples

• Specific evidence that will prove the point you
  have stated in your topic sentence
• Quotations
• Facts
• Summaries
• Events

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A Analysis

• Explain the evidence
• Comment on how and why it supports the thesis
• How does this evidence prove my topic sentence?

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Length

• Your TIEA (supporting paragraphs) should be a
  MINIMUM of 5 sentences
• 1 topic sentence
• 1 or 2 intro and evidence sentences
• 3 analysis sentences

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A little more about TIEA

• Your topic sentence must say what your paragraph
  is about
• TRANSITIONS Each of your paragraphs must contain
  a transition as part of the Topic Sentence

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So far we have learned

• The Introduction Paragraph
• TAG, Summary, Thesis (5 sentences)
• Thesis
• Your topic, your opinion, three supporting
  ideas/details
• Three TIEA Supporting Paragraphs
• Follow your thesis statement exactly
• 5 sentences
• Now we just need to add the conclusion

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Conclusion

• Restate your thesis (using different words!)
• Sum up your ideas
• Comment on your ideas
• Connect your ideas to the real world (if
  possible)
• Try starting with My essay is interesting for
  ANYONE to read because it shows
• (dont really write this in your paper, just
  think it to yourself to help get you going with
  your conclusion)