Vocabulary
What does the term justifiable mean?
What is a writing prompt?
tells you what you need to write about.
How many sentences are in the thesis statement?
1-2
What place did voodoo start?
New Orleans, LA
When is the first class trip?
October 31st.
What does the term social mean?
companionship, relating to a society or organization
What is the first step to breaking down the prompt?
identify the purpose.
what is it asking me to do?
3-4
Who was the queen of voodoo?
Marie Laveau
What is Ms. Hart's favorite hoilday?
Halloween
Define expansion
to become larger
What is the first thing you should do after reading the writing prompt?
What are the three main parts to an essay?
intro, body and conclusion
What is the stereotype of voodoo?
Black magic
Whats Ms. Johnsons favorite color?
yellow.
Define thesis statement.
the main idea of a writing
what is an example of common purposes for writing prompts?
explain
identify
argue
evaluate
What is the first thing you should when writing your essay?
Restate the question
Who brought over voodoo?
Afro-Haitian communities
What college did Mr. Gleaves go to?
IUP
What is Manifest Destiny?
the belief that the US expansion was justifiable
what is the purpose and the topic of the following prompt:
write an essay arguing why a longer school year would or would not increase students academic performances.
purpose: arguing
topic: longer school year would or would not increase students academic performances
What does MLA stand for? The format used for writing essays
Modern Language Association.
What was voodoo used for?
to cure anxiety, addictions, depression, loneliness, the poor, hungry and the sick.
Spiritually.
What is Mr. Lay's favorite word?
Paperwork