Introduction
What is the purpose of a hook?
To reel in the reader and capture their attention.
In an informational essay what is the first sentence in your body paragraph called?
A topic sentence.
Where is the conclusion located in an ECR?
The last paragraph.
What does it mean to deconstruct the prompt?
It means to breakdown the prompt to understand what it is asking you.
What does ECR stand for?
Extended Constructed Response
In an argumentative essay, where should the reader find your claim?
Last sentence of the introduction.
What follows the topic sentences in your body paragraphs on an informational essay?
Evidence from the text.
Give an example of how to begin a conclusion.
In conclusion,
To sum it up,
What is the first thing you should do after reading the prompt?
Turn it into a question.
What is the ideal number of paragraphs in an ECR?
4-5
What should your thesis/claim include?
Keywords from the prompt.
What must you include in your body paragraphs directly after the evidence for both informational and argumentative essays?
Explanation/Response
What must you do in your conclusion paragraph?
Restate the thesis.
Restate the prompt to create a thesis sentence starter.
Explain how humans help monarchs survive.
Humans help monarchs survive by...
What is the second paragraph in an ECR called?
What is a thesis?
The direct answer to the prompt that includes your reasons why.
What must the explanations/responses in your body paragraphs include?
How the evidence supports the claim.
How is restating the thesis different from repeating it.
Restating means that you are choosing words that mean the same thing and not repeating the thesis word for word.
Restate the prompt to create a thesis sentence starter.
Explain how the author conveys the message that people should not judge others based on appearance.
The author conveys the message that people should not judge others based on appearance by...
What is the difference between an SCR and an ECR?
A SCR is a short constructed response with a limit of 475 characters. An ECR is a multi-paraph essay.
What is the difference between writing an informational ECR versus an argumentative ECR?
In an argumentative ECR, you must choose a position and argue that side.
What is the purpose of evidence in both informational and argumentative essays?
To provide proof for your thesis/claim.
Ideally, what should you include in your conclusion after restating the thesis?
Make a connection with a concluding statement.
Restate the prompt to create a thesis sentence starter.
Explain how the author conveys the message that observation and patience is important when accomplishing a difficult task.
The author conveys the message that observation and patience are important when accomplishing a difficult task by...
What should your Body Paragraphs and Conclusion start with?
Transition words