Question

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ASAP!! THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!! I WILL MEDAL FIRST PERSON TO HELP!!
I need to make an essay about the following article and it needs to have Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.

Thesis: Paul Bogard builds an argument to persuade his audience that natural darkness should be preserved by...

Link to article: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/dec/21/opinion/la-oe-bogard-night-sky-20121221

Link to worksheet: http://assets.openstudy.com/updates/attachments/582c61fee4b09acdc75db5f7-ilovemath14-1479327901907-image.jpeg

Answer 1

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Answer 2

@snopet please help

Answer 3

What exactly do you need help with?

Answer 4

The worksheet and the Introduction to the paragraph @snopet

Answer 5

when writing an intro always start with a hook, something to get readers interested, that could be a quote, fact, short story relating to the plot, question, etc etc

Then you should have a 1-2 sentence transition that ties the hook to your thesis.

Answer 6

EXAMPLE OF AN INTRO:

"Terri could not stop grinning. Her parents noticed a change in her attitude, and her grades improved. After years of trying out for this sport or that team, she had found her place in the band. She had made friends for what felt like the first time in her life (hook). Terri welcomed the morning and after school practices because they helped her develop both musically and socially. Her attention to detail and her work ethic blossomed (bridging statements). Becoming affiliated with band helped foster individual identity, self confidence, and student success(thesis)."

Answer 7

So just a basic example intro to fit your topic:

"The darkness affects our lives in many ways, think of sitting around a campfire with friends, or watching fireworks on the fourth of July (HOOK). Think about how different and less enjoyable our lives would be without the darkness of the night (BRIDGE). In his article "Let There Be Dark" Paul Bogard builds an argument to persuade his audience that natural darkness should be preserved (THESIS).

Answer 8

@ilovemath14 Did that help at all?

Answer 9

So what is the opening? @snopet

Answer 10

The opening is just another word for introduction, so the hook and the bridging statement(s).

Answer 11

Oh ok. so for the introduction do i add on to that?

"The darkness affects our lives in many ways, think of sitting around a campfire with friends, or watching fireworks on the fourth of July (HOOK). Think about how different and less enjoyable our lives would be without the darkness of the night (BRIDGE). In his article "Let There Be Dark" Paul Bogard builds an argument to persuade his audience that natural darkness should be preserved by................................ (THESIS).

Answer 12

@snopet

Answer 13

What I wrote is an example of a complete introduction, including the hook, bridge, and thesis. When you write your own for your worksheet you would write roughly the same-ish thing minus the thesis as it is already written in the next section.

Answer 14

And when you write your own you don't need tomark where the bridge/hook are like I did, just make sure it's included in your mind.

Answer 15

Ok thank you @snopet

Answer 16

'course! anything else you need? @ilovemath14

Answer 17

The conclusion on the worksheet. What do I put there? @snopet

Answer 18

Conclusion, is re-stating your thesis and summing up your whole essay.

Answer 19

Alright, so for a conclusion you will need a transition statement (try to stay away from the generic "in conclusion"), then you need to re-state your thesis; without directly quoting it, and then finally you need a brief summary of everything you covered in your essay.

Answer 20

@ilovemath14 I see you bumped this back to the top! Is there anything else I could help you with?

Answer 21

idk what to put for the restating part @snopet

Answer 22

Alright, for example a conclusion could be "Taking these examples into consideration you can see that (TRANSITION) Paul Bogard's article provides a solid argument as to why preserving natural darkness is important (RESTATED THESIS). Although, it may feel annoying at times, the darkness is something that is treasured my many, whether is be for religious reasons, health, or just plain comfort. (SUMMARIZED ESSAY)"

Answer 23

*treasured by many *it be.

Make sure to come up with your own, not just copy! (: