Number Game
You require this many paragraphs in any of our writing tests.
Five.
A sentence to generate interest, usually in the first two sentences of the essay.
What is a hook?
This type of sentence is used to provide information from reliable sources that agree with the author's point.
What is evidence?
A paragraph that does not need a transition, it's the first one.
What is an introduction?
This type of writing is meant to argue a topic, meant to get someone to believe the author's ideas.
What is argumentative writing?
How many sentences minimum have to be in thesis paragraphs (the introduction and the conclusion)?
Three.
The last sentence in an argumentative essay, where the reader is challenged to do something.
What is a call to action?
Evidence has to be from a professional or an expert in the subject, which is called this.
What is a source?
This paragraph can start with transitions such as "to summarize," "to conclude," "finally," or "lastly."
What is a conclusion?
This type of author's purpose is used when the author wants them to think the same way as them, and they are trying to change their mind.
How many sentences have to be in a standard body paragraph at a minimum?
Six.
A statement that has to be proven over the course of an essay, a cornerstone of an argument.
What is a thesis statement or a claim?
Evidence comes in the form of the exact words of the person who wrote it. Using these "marks," you point out the difference between your words and theirs.
What are "quotation marks?"
This kind of paragraph can have sequential transitions, like "first of all," "secondly," and "thirdly," as long as they're in the correct order.
What is a body paragraph?
All essays have to be this adjective, which means completely based in fact and not on opinion.
How many quotes total have to be in a standard argumentative essay?
At least six.
A statement that gives an overview about what that paragraph will be about, an extension of the thesis.
What is a topic sentence?
Every piece of evidence should have this after it, where you go into more detail or relate the evidence to your thesis statement.
What is elaboration?
This key sentence will give important information starting with "this states," or "this shows."
What is evidence and elaboration?
If you finish your essay early, you're going to want to do this.
What is revise and edit?
One for each body paragraph (three).
This paragraph restates all of the critical statements in the essay, including the thesis and the reasons used in each body paragraph.
What is the conclusion?
Addressing the opposing side of your argument by bringing up a common complaint against your thesis is called this.
A transition like "however" or "nevertheless" might indicate this critical component of a body paragraph.
What is a counterclaim and rebuttal?
Freedom Writes is a practice test to prepare you for the FSA Writing component, which you will take in...
The beginning of April.