Grammar
Intro Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion Paragraph
Dancing Pencil Rules!
100
Is this sentence written correctly? When reading a book, i like to sit on the porch in the sun.
No, capitalize I, even in the middle of a sentence!!!
100
What is a purpose for a hook?
To engage the reader, grab the readers attention, or get the reader to care about your topic.
100
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
THREE, ONE FOR EACH PART OF YOUR THESIS
100
Fill in the blank. In the conclusion paragraph, I _________ my thesis statement.
Restate or Reword
100

 Body Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3

In which paragraphs do we use Dancing Pencil?
200
Every time you give information that you got from somewhere else, what do you need to do?
Put "quotes around it"
200
What are two strategies you can use to create a hook?
Shocking fact or statistic, scenario, rhetorical question, or quote/saying.
200
What goes in parenthesis after you cite evidence? ( )
Authors last name & page number
200

Which two transition words are NOT fit for starting the conclusion paragraph? For example, All in all, In conclusion, In summary, Overall, However,

However - For Example- The transition word should show you are wrapping up!

200

Introductory Paragraph and Conclusion Paragraph

Where does Dancing Pencil NOT belong?

300

At the beginning of each paragraph, what do you need to make sure you do?

Indent! Hit the spacebar 5 times!

300
Why is this a lame example of a hook? Thesis/Claim: Schools should have uniforms Hook: Should schools have school uniforms?
Because it's a simple Yes/No Question. Because it just restates the thesis/claim
300
Before you give your evidence, you need to make sure you have a _______________ word before you evidence. Give me one example of this word: 2 Parts
Transition word For example, For instance, As an example, Such as,
300

a bad way to wrap up your essay

What is "The End!" or "That's all I have to say about that!" or "Thanks for reading my essay!

300

To help us remember the steps of writing a strong body paragraph

Why does Dancing Pencil exist?

400
What punctuation mark comes after a transition word? Ex: For Example However Although In addition
Comma!
400
What is a thesis statement anyway?
It's what you believe! Your opinion!
400
What's wrong with this evidence? First of all, bullying negatively impacts adolescents because it increases aggressive behavior. "60% of students who were part of fights in school have, in fact, been bullied in the past," said Dr. Holden (Gray 2).
It's not introduced!
400

Final sentence in your conclusion paragraph

What is "zoom out" or "mic drop moment?"

400

State your topic, explain it, give at least 2 examples, and include a closing sentence (restate the topic)

What makes up a body paragraph?

500

 Sentences with a FANBOY and a comma

What is how to write longer sentences that are not run-on sentences?

500
Sample Thesis: Depression negatively impacts adolescents in schools. Not only does make it more difficult to form relationships with peers, but it makes it hard to focus on academics. As a solution, schools should hire more school counselors. What is going to be the topic of: Body Paragraph 1 - Body Paragraph 2 - Body Paragraph 3 -
Body Paragraph 1 - How depression makes it more difficult to form relationships with peers Body Paragraph 2 - How depression makes it hard to focus on academics Body Paragraph 3 - The solution that schools should have more counselors.
500
When you explain your evidence, what do you need to make sure the explanation does??
THE EXPLANATION NEEDS TO RESTATE YOUR EVIDENCE AND SHOW HOW IT SUPPORTS THE CLAIM/THESIS
500

 New information and evidence 

What should not be in a proper conclusion paragraph?

500

Perform this in front of the class: Say it! Explain it! Give 2 examples! Now, wrap it up!

What is Dancing Pencil's catch phrase?

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