Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Lesson 1A: Paraphrasing
Lesson 2A: Parallel Structures
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FORMATTING: What should you do on the first line of each new paragraph?

Indent!

100

List 3 transitions you could use to show an additional/similar Supporting Detail

Also; Likewise; Furthermore; Moreover: Additionally; Similarly

100

List 3 transitions you could use at the beginning of a Conclusion

In conclusion; To conclude; To sum up; Ultimately; In summary

100

What is paraphrasing?

Paraphrasing is when we use our own words to express information.

100

Why should we use parallel structure?

When we join 2 ideas in 1 sentence, we want them to be in the same grammatical form and tense!

200

How long should your title be, and what should it include?

It should be a fun, creative phrase

~4-7 words, including an adjective

200

What does EX stand for?

Example OR Explanation

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What are the 3 sections of a Conclusion?

Restate Thesis; Summary of Main Ideas; Clincher

200

TRUE OR FALSE: When we paraphrase we want to rephrase the original text and change the meaning.

FALSE! When we paraphrase, we want to rephrase the text into our own words WITHOUT changing the meaning!

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What word do we use to join our ideas together?

The ideas should come before and after "and"

300

What are the 3 parts of an Introduction?

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

300

List 3 transitions I could use to introduce an example

For example; For instance; To illustrate; To demonstrate; Such as; In this case
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What should your Summary of Main Ideas include?

2-3 sentences remining the reader of your Main Ideas, and how they help to support your overall all argument.

300

What are the 3 ways we can paraphrase?

1. Combine ideas

2. Use synonyms

3. Use different parts of speech

300

What are the 3 ways we can create parallel structures?

1. parallel nouns

2. parallel verbs

3. parallel adjectives

400

What does your Thesis need to include in a Persuasive Essay?

Your opinion on the question, and your 3 main reasons why

400

How many Supporting Details does each Body Paragraph need?

2!

400

What are the 3 things you could use as a Clincher?

Opinion, Prediction, Question

400

How do you think you should paraphrase this sentence? 

"Many cities suffer from serious air pollution."

We should use synonyms. Change "many" to ____ and "suffer from serious" to _______.

400
What are 2 important reasons to use parallel structures?

1. helps make stronger/more complex sentences

2. when listing ideas and reasons for the thesis (__, __, and ___.)

500

If I were an alien trying to read your essay, which part of your Introduction would help me understand the essay topic/key words?

Background Information!

500

Sequence Transition + Restate Thesis + Main Idea = ?

Topic Sentence! The first sentence of each Body Paragraph

500

What are some easy ways to restate your Thesis differently in your Conclusion?

Use synonyms or change the sentence structure

500
Why is paraphrasing different from summarizing?

Summaries concisely give the main ideas of a text.

Paraphrasing does not intend to shorten the information, but to tell it differently!

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"Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and most famous national park in the United States." utilizes what grammatical form and tense?

present tense superlative

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