Grammar
True or false; Every letter at the beginning of a sentence must be capitalized.
True
What can you use as a 'hook' in your introductory paragraph?
I can ask a question, use a quote, use a shocking statistic, imagery, use a exclamation, or use a shocking statement!
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
THREE, ONE FOR EACH KEY POINT!
What words are typically used to begin the conclusion paragraph?
IN CONCLUSION!
Bridge
Is this sentence written correctly? on our way to the beach, the tire blew out.
NO! The first word in a sentence should be capitalized!
What is the last sentence in the introductory paragraph?
Thesis statement
What do you start each body paragraph with?
A TRANSITION
Fill in the blank. In the conclusion paragraph, I _________ my thesis statement.
REWORD!
What do we call the VERY LAST sentence of the conclusion paragraph?
Call to Action
What is the correct punctuation to this sentence; Are you good, you look tired
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What type of hook is this sentence? Have you ever stepped into a dark, wet cave to see if there were any bats in it?
QUESTION!
How many sentences are in each body paragraph?
What is the point of the conclusion paragraph?
Answer Similar to this: The conclusion paragraph summarizes the thesis and the body paragraphs and BRINGS THE POINT HOME!
Is this sentence correctly formatted?
According to Swartz, "people need to love each other or perish" (149).
No. According to Swartz, "People need to love each other or perish" (149). Capitalize the beginning of the quote sentence.
What is missing from the following sentences? Last night I watched the Pro Bowl game on ESPN Are you going to a Super Bowl party to watch the big game
A PERIOD at the end of the first sentence! A QUESTION MARK at the end of the second sentence!
What is included in the Thesis Statement?
TOPIC AND 3 KEY POINTS!
What comes after the transition sentence in each body paragraph?
Lead in to cited text evidence, cited text evidence, explanation that reflects the significance of the text evidence and a closing sentence.
True or False; You should always end an essay with exactly repeating what you said in your introduction
False
What is correct tense for verbs in an essay?
Present Tense
What are examples of third person pronouns?
He, They, Them, She, It
Is this a good Thesis Statement? My plans for spring break include going to the lake and looking at the newest magazines and getting a suntan.
NO! It should read: My plans for spring break include going to the lake, looking at the newest magazines, and getting a suntan.
How do you properly cite a quote in MLA format?
Use quotations and end the quote with (author's last name, page #)
Example: (Simmone, 209)
True or False The conclusion paragraph has 5 sentences.
TRUE!
Identify the Action Words in the following assignment: Choose two characters from the novel who are lonely. Explain why the characters are lonely and tell how their loneliness impacts their behavior.
Choose, Explain, Tell