Prompt Analysis & Essays
Take the minimum number of paragraphs you must write for Mr. Smith and multiply it by 6. What number do you get?
30
What do you call an animal that only eats plants?
Herbivore
What city has the Reds and the Bengals?
Cincinnati
What time does the Monster usually show up?
12:07
You should approach essay writing with what type of attitude?
You are the expert!
It's best to use most of your facts and details in your intro paragraph.
True or False?
FALSE! Save your details for your body paragraphs.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Name one WNBA team.
Atlanta Dream Chicago Sky Connecticut Sun
Indiana Fever New York Liberty
Washington Mystics Dallas Wings
Golden State Valkyries Las Vegas Aces
Los Angeles Sparks Minnesota Lynx
Phoenix Mercury Seattle Storm
What Country does Connor live in?
England
Use _____________ language in essay writing.
Academic
Define "Thesis Statement"
A sentence that shows exactly what your essay will prove.
In what fictional town does the show "Stranger Things" take place?
Hawkins, Ind.
Who is playing in the Superbowl next Weekend?
Patriots vs Seahawks
What are the names of Harry's two cronies?
Anton & Sully
Should you have opinions in your essay?
No. If you are presenting your side of an argument, state it as fact.
How many quotes minimum will be used in an essay for Mr. Smith?
3
Name ALL 5 emotions in the original "Inside Out" film.
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust
Who won the NBA Finals last year?
Thunder
What is the name of the vice principal at Connor's school?
Miss Kwan
What words might replace "You" in an essay?
"People" or "The reader"
Name 3 words or phrases that you should keep out of your thesis statement.
how, why, if, whether or not, I think, I believe.
What classic animated film features a dinosaur named Little Foot? He and his friends are searching for "The Great Valley."
The Land Before Time
Who won the Superbowl Last year?
Eagles
What kind of pizza did Connor's dad order when they went out to eat?
Americano
What does a thesaurus provide?
Synonyms (words that have the same meaning).