Today’s Agenda 12/181. Review Paragraphs2. Essay Notes3. Introductions & Conclusions

CAHSEE Grade Sheet1. Practice Essay 1 = _____ / 4 PASS/

TRY AGAIN

2. Leadership Paragraph = _____ / 4 PASS/ TRY AGAIN

STUDENT SAMPLES

Confidence is a strong quality needed by a good leader to be successful. Having confidence shows the people he is leading he knows what he is doing and trusts himself. By showing the people you know what you are doing and have trust in yourself they will begin to trust him. Also, confidence shows that a leader will not be swayed in his decisions. A good leader having the confidence to stick with his original decision shows that he believes what he is doing will work and will not be swayed by what others think is correct. Having confidence gives a good leader the strength to speak to the ones he is leading. Confidence is important for a good leader because in order to lead properly a leader must be able to clearly say what he wants everyone to do. These are some reasons that it is important for a good leader to have confidence.

Some More Essay Notes

First paragraph

Paragraph 1What is the purpose

of the first paragraph of an essay?

Background

Starting your first Paragraph

It’s good to start with a hook, and then

introduce your topic.

•Ask a question.•State a interesting

quote or fact•Tell a story

Good Leaders Hook....

Our leaders…

Many of our most important figures in history have been great leaders.

are people who represent our society and guide us to do great things and better our people. The qualities a leader possesses is vital to his or her success.

Paragraph 1What is the purpose

of the first paragraph of an essay?

HookBackground

You make your point and state

your thesis.

Hook....

Our leaders…

Many of our most important figures in history have been great leaders.are people who represent our society and guide us to do great things and better our people. The qualities a leader possesses is vital to his or her success.Thesis: A good leader demonstrates intelligence, ________, and _________.

Body Paragraphs

What is the purpose of the body

paragraphs in an essay?

Supporting details and facts.

Good Leaders1. Topic Sentence: One quality that a leader has is a great deal of knowledge.

2. Introduce a detail or fact.

3. State its importance.

4. Repeat.

5. Finish with a concluding

sentence

Last Paragraph

Conclusion

This is the last thing your readers will read, so you must summarize your main points.

Give the short version

Conclusion

Good Leaders EssayRestate your thesis:

3 important facts

Call to action (what do you want your audience to do or think?

A strong and capable leader is smart, and wise, and takes care if difficult situations.A smart leader will be able to lead or guide people into making correct decisions; a wise leader will understand the needs of each person on the team, and a responsible leader will keep track of important details to keep the team on track.