Riddles
It's made of glass. It has a lid. Jelly, pickles, and honey come in one.
Jar
Heavy eyes and yawning
Tired, uninterested
A nighttime flying animal
A tool for hitting the ball in baseball
Bat
Says pika peeeeee
Pikachu!
What is the term for the paragraph that introduces the main idea of an essay and typically ends with a thesis statement?
introductory paragraph
I'm a phenomenon when light bends its way. I create colors in the sky, especially on a rainy day. What am I?
Rainbow
Eye contact, body facing towards talker, replying to questions
Engaged, listening and interested
A sticky sweet fruit substance that comes in a jar
When something gets stuck
A rock with arms
Geodude
In this type of essay, the writer presents an argument and supports it with evidence and examples. What is the name of this essay type?
Argumentative Essay
In the ocean, I'm sleek and fast, with a horn on my head, and my name won't be surpassed. What am I?
Narwhal
Scratching neck, looking at watch, features of worry on face
Anxious, nervous, inattentive
When someone is being mean
When you pull on something hard
Jerk
A lab experiment
Mewtwo
What is the term for the stage in the writing process where ideas are organized, and a plan or outline is created for an essay?
prewriting
I'm a flowering plant, but not a rose, with tendrils that spiral and gracefully pose. What am I?
Wisteria
Fists clenched, eyebrows furrowed
Angry/mad
Somewhere you wash your hands
When a boat has holes in it will...
Sink
Nurse Joy's Pokemon
These words and phrases help link ideas and paragraphs in an essay, providing a smooth flow. What are they called?
Transitional words and phrases
I'm a legendary creature, part bird, part horse, with a fiery breath, a mythical force. What am I?
Gryphon
Has no reflection, must be invited into your house, hates garlic
Vampire?
A measurement of weight
When you hit something
Pound
Cubone
During the revision phase, what aspect of the essay should you focus on to ensure clarity, coherence, and proper organization?
refining the thesis statement