Hook or Not a Hook?
Dogs are good pets.
Not a hook
Recess is the best part of the school day.
Opinion
Which is better evidence?
A) Dogs are cool.
B) Dogs can help people by guiding those who are blind.
B) Dogs can help people by guiding those who are blind.
Fill in the blank:
I like pizza. _________, I like burgers.
A) So
B) Also
B) Also
Which is a good conclusion?
A) That is my essay.
B) That is why recess is important for students.
B) That is why recess is important for students.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the Sonoran Desert?
Hook
Saguaro cacti store water to survive in the desert.
Informative
Which is better evidence?
A) Students learn reading, math, and science at school.
B) School is fun.
A) Students learn reading, math, and science at school.
Which transition shows order?
A) First
B) Because
A) First
Which ending works best?
A) Dogs make great pets because they are helpful and loyal.
B) Dogs are fun.
A) Dogs make great pets because they are helpful and loyal.
This essay is about why recess is important.
Not a hook
Students should have longer lunch periods.
Opinion
Which is stronger evidence?
A) The desert is hot.
B) The desert can reach temperatures over 100 degrees during the day.
B) The desert can reach temperatures over 100 degrees during the day.
Fill in the blank:
I was tired. ______, I went to bed early.
A) Therefore
B) Because
A) Therefore
Which is stronger?
A) That's it.
B) As you can see, the desert is a unique and fascinating place.
B) As you can see, the desert is a unique and fascinating place.
Imagine going a whole day without talking to your friends!
Hook
Camels can go days without drinking water.
Informative
Which supports the main idea best?
A) Recycling helps.
B) Recycling reduces waste and keeps trash our of landfills.
B) Recycling reduces waste and keeps trash our of landfills.
Which is the best transition?
I like dogs. _______, I like cats.
A) Finally
B) Also
B) Also
Which conclusion restates the main idea?
A) In conclusion, recycling is important for helping the Earth.
B) Thanks for reading.
A) In conclusion, recycling is important for helping the Earth.