Punctuation
What punctuation do you need to write a direct address?
A comma
Which animal makes the better pet: cats or dogs?
Come up with a thesis that answers the question
Example: "A cat makes a better pet, as they are more self-sufficient than dogs."
What is a hyperbole?
Hyperbole is a deliberate exaggeration that adds emphasis, urgency, or excitement to a statement
What is a thesis?
The main statement of your essay
What dreaded school did Ms. Finver attend for College?
Mercy
...no, really- it's called Mercy College
What is an independent clause?
A complete sentence that can stand alone, and has a subject and a predicate
What is the best ice cream?
Write three claims that supports your thesis.
Mint Chocolate Chip;
1: It is refreshing on a hot day
2: It has big chunks of chocolate in it
3: It's flavor invigorates you
What is an example of a hyperbole?
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!
What does a supporting details list do?
Supports your thesis
What is the new racing game on the Nintendo Switch that has people flying through the air?
Kirby Air Riders
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that does not stand alone, it must be attached to an independent clause
Should we shorten the school days so we only have a few classes a day, but we only have one day a week for a weekend?
Write a thesis for this prompt and include a warrant.
"No, we should keep school days the way they are now. It is much better to wait a little longer during the week to get out of school so that we can have more days off to have fun on the weekends."
What is an apostrophe?
When a character addresses someone or something that isn’t present or cannot respond.
What does a claim do?
It connects back to your SDL and introduces the topic of your paragraph
What is the name of the tower in the middle of Luminose City in Pokemon Z-A?
Prism Tower
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence?
"I saw him coming- barreling over snow and sleet- from across the yard; he was out of control and soon crashed into the shed."
"Barreling over snow and sleet" as it has no subject
What is a good subject to write about for Where are you going, where have you been?
The meaning behind the numbers 33, 14, and 17.
Some claims that could support this subject are:
-The biblical meanings behind the number 33
-The ages in which Arnold Friend preys on
Some sources that could be used to support these claims are:
-The bible, a scholarly article, or a religious site
-Quotes from the book
What is an epigram?
An epigram is a clever and memorable statement. An epigram is poetic in nature, there is always an underlying meaning to these statements. It has a satirical twist
What do it mean to elaborate in a body paragraph?
To explain your quote and connect it to your claim.
What does the name Mikayla mean?
"Who Resembles God?" or "Who is like God?"
It is Hebrew in origin, and has some biblical relation to the archangel Michael.
...but really, your teacher was named after an Olympic athlete.
What type of punctuation emphasizes information?
The dash
If my thesis was "My little sister should be allowed to pursue world domination." what should I write for my Supporting Details List and what would be a good counter argument?
My sister would run the world better, there would be only one type of government, we would all be united as the human race.
Counter argument: it would be harder to control all of the countries, my sister would likely be running a dictatorship
What is an epigraph?
Often comes at the start of a novel or short story, and gives the reader a little hint about what's to come.
Can evidence be your own experience?
Yes. Evidence is simply real world examples that prove your claim and thesis is right. Not every essay needs to cite an expert, if it is an opinion paper you need no outside evidence at all!
What are the names of the three Norse Goddesses who sit at the roots of Yggdresil?
The eldest sister, Urd- Goddess of the past
The middle sister, Verdandi- Goddess of the present
The youngest sister, Skuld- Goddess of the future