Essay Writing
P.O.O.
Transitions
Grab bag
100
In an essay what is the paragraph called that tells the reader what the essay is going to be about?
Introduction
100
If the thesis statement says "several reasons" or "a few ways," what is the pattern of organization?
Listing
100
What is an example of an addition transition?
and, furthermore, additionally, also...
100
What is the definition of paraphrase?
Taking what someone else wrote and putting it in your own words.
200
What are the three parts of a thesis statement?
Topic + Opinion + Reasons = Thesis Statement
200
It was raining, so I grabbed my umbrella.
Cause and Effect
200
What is an example of a contrast transition?
however, on the other hand, in contrast
200
What is one way to hook a reader?
Rhetorical question, personal experience, historical reference, inspiring quote
300
In writing, what is the purpose of a hook?
A hook makes the reader interested in reading the paper.
300
Which pattern of organization has a series of steps?
Process
300
What is an example of a comparison transition?
Similarly, likewise, in the same way
300
What would an example of a process be?
How to ....
400
What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called? They explain the main ideas in more detail.
Body Paragraphs.
400
What pattern of organization shows differences?
Contrast
400
What is an example of a cause and effect transition?
so, but, as a result, therefore
400
What supports main ideas?
major details
500
What supports the thesis in an essay? (These are the reasons.)
Main Ideas
500
What pattern of organization shows events occurring in a certain order such as history or a person's life story?
Sequence of Events
500
What is an example of an illustration transition?
for example, for instance
500
What does the pattern of organization tell us?
It tells us how the main ideas will be presented.
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