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!
100
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
THREE, ONE FOR EACH KEY POINT!
100
What words are used to begin the conclusion paragraph?
IN CONCLUSION!
200
What type of hook are these sentences?
As I lay on the blanket in the meadow, a soft breeze blew the dandelions. Feeling the sunshine on my face, I thought once again about the upcoming dance.
IMAGERY
200
What do you start each body paragraph with?
A TRANSITION WORD SUCH AS: FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, OR FINALLY!
200
Fill in the blank.
In the conclusion paragraph, I _________ my thesis statement.
REWORD!
300
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!
300
How many sentences should be in each each body paragraph to fully explain your point?
Five. Which includes: TOPIC SENTENCE, 3 SUPPORTING DETAIL SENTENCES, AND A CLINCHER SENTENCE.
300
Fill in the blanks.
Also in my conclusion paragraph, I ______ my reader of the ____ ______ _______ of my essay.
REMIND
THREE
KEY
POINTS
400
What is included in the Thesis Statement?
TOPIC AND 3 KEY POINTS!
400
What comes after the key point sentence in each body paragraph?
3 SUPPORTING DETAIL SENTENCES!
400
True or False
The conclusion paragraph has at least 5 sentences.
TRUE
500
Is this a good Thesis Statement?
My plans for the summer include going to the lake and looking at the newest magazines and getting a suntan.
NO! It should read: My plans for the summer include going to the lake, looking at the newest magazines, and getting a suntan.
500
What does the CLINCHER SENTENCE do at the end of each body paragraph?