1.29-Bell-ringer, Introduction, Conclusion

Bell-ringer: Write the following sentences. Define the underlined words using context clues and prior knowledge.

1.       The drone had an ichthyic appearance so it could fit in with the other fish.

2.       Though many found no shame in it before, we now think slavery is ignominious.

3.       My father is illiberal with his money and only uses coupons.

4.       The politician was arrested for an illicit underground gerbil fighting tournament.

5.       After his trial, the politician was incarcerated for two years.

 Introduction Paragraph

Follow the directions below to create your introduction

Hook: Find a quote from a recognizable name (research this person if you are not sure) about immigration. Then, your first sentence should look something like this “Benjamin Franklin once said, “[insert quote.]

Second sentence, give an analysis of the quote. What does it mean?

Third and fourth sentence: Using the research you gathered about immigration in the United States, write two sentences that provide background information on the topic.

Thesis: America’s identity is constantly shaped by immigrants who bring with them their love of country, reminders of their past lives, and unique experiences.  

Conclusion Paragraph

Follow the directions below to create your conclusion. 

First sentence: Restate the thesis. This should not be a copy and paste. This should be taking the main idea of the thesis and reworking them in the same order as the body paragraphs. 

Second through fourth sentence: Restate the main ideas from each body paragraph. 

Fifth sentence: leave the reader with an interesting final impression.