A hook is a sentence that grabs the reader's attention. It is the first sentence in the introduction.
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A topic sentence does what?
A topic sentence tells the reader what the body paragraph is going to be about.
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What are you doing in a narrative?
In a narrative you are telling a story.
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You won a teacher for a day contest. Write about what you would do if you were teacher for a day.
This is a narrative prompt.
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What describes a noun?
An adjective describes a noun.
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What is a thesis?
A thesis is your preview sentence.
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Besides your hook and thesis, what do you need in your introductory paragraph?
Along with the hook and thesis, you need background information.
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What elements does a narrative have?
A narrative has characters, a setting, and a problem/plot.
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You are trying to convince your friend to visit you. Write a letter urging her to come stay with you.
This is an example of a friendly letter.
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What is a proper noun?
A proper noun is a specific name of a person, place, or thing.
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What three things do you need in your body paragraphs?
You need a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence in your body paragraphs.
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What do you need in your conclusion?
Your conclusion wraps up your essay. You need to restate your thesis and have a sentence that tells a feeling, opinion, or something that closes it for the reader.
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What do you do in a persuasive essay?
In a persuasive essay, you are writing to convince.
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Everyone has a dream job for when they grow up. Think about a job you would want to have and give reasons why you want this job.
This is an example of an expository essay.
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When you proofread your essay what do you need to do?
When you proofread you need to look for mistakes in capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.
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What are supporting details? (Give two things)
Supporting details give more information about your topic sentence. They can be facts, opinions, examples, or explanations.
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How many supporting details do your body paragraphs need to have?
Your body paragraphs need to have at least three supporting details, but your essay will be stronger if you have more.
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What is one major difference between a friendly letter and a business letter?
(Multiple answers--- Ms. Tharp will give answer)
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Your school is making changes that you do not agree with. Write a letter to your principal urging them to stop.
This is an example of a persuasive business letter.
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What do you do when you revise?
When you revise you need to add adjectives, change out boring words, and make sure your sentences make sense.
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What types of hooks can you use in your introduction?
You can use a question, quotation, simile/metaphor, or a definition for your hook.
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TRICK: How many paragraphs is an essay?
As many paragraphs as you need. You MUST have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion though.
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What do you do in an expository piece? What two types of expository writing is there?
In an expository piece, you are explaining something. You can explain how or explain why.
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Your teachers have decided to give three tests all on the same day. Persuade your teachers to spread them out over three days instead of just one.
This is an example of a persuasive prompt.
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In order, what are the 5 writing processes? (Remember, you MUST follow these when writing!)
The writing processes, in order, are: prewriting, drafting, proofreading, revising, and publishing.