Grammar
What type of format should you use in formal essay writing?
MLA
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?
What is THREE, ONE FOR EACH Major support!
What words are used to begin the conclusion paragraph?
Transitions like: IN CONCLUSION! Finally,
What does it mean to embed your cited quotes?
An embedded quote flows naturally into your writing. It should sound like part of your own sentence. Should not be a "bomb" that is dropped into essay.
How do you identify titles of books when you type as essay?
Italics
What is the last sentence in the introductory paragraph?
Thesis statement
What do you start each body paragraph with?
What is a transition?
Fill in the blank. In the conclusion paragraph, I _________ my thesis statement.
REWORD! RESTATE!
What is correct tense for verbs in an essay?
Present
Is this sentence written correctly? When reading a book, i like to sit on the porch in the sun.
NO! ALWAYS capitalize the word 'I', EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SENTENCE!
What is next after the hook?
Background information or summary
How many sentences are in each body paragraph?
Minimum of 7 sentences! Topic sentence; lead in to cited text evidence; actual cited text evidence; 2-3 sentence explanation that illustrates the importance of cited evidence; a closing/clincher sentence
Fill in the blanks. Also in my conclusion paragraph, I ______ my reader of the ____ ______ _______ of my essay.
REMIND THREE KEY POINTS
What is the correct person to write in?
Third Person
How do you identify magazine articles in your essay?
Quotation marks "Newsela"
What is included in the Thesis Statement?
TOPIC AND 3 Major supports!
What comes after the topic 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
Fill in the blanks. The last sentence of the conclusion paragraph is called a __________, which it meant to _______, _____ your main idea.
ZINGER! or Clincher! Reinforce and summarize
What is an example of words you should never use in your writing?
I am going to tell you about, as you can see, I believe, I think, can't, don't - I or you
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.
What does the CLINCHER SENTENCE do at the end of each body paragraph?
BRINGS THE PARAGRAPH TO A CLOSE.
True or False The conclusion paragraph has 3 or more sentences.
TRUE!
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.