Essay Components
Introductory Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion Paragraphs
Grammar Review!
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A persuasive essay is composed of SIX paragraphs, list the order of the paragraphs.
Introduction, Body Paragraph #1, Body Paragraph #2, Body Paragraph #3, Counter Argument, Conclusion
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What should the first sentence of your essay accomplish?
Grab the reader's attention
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Each body paragraph should begin with a ________________ ______________. (give an example)
transitional word or phrase
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What is the 5th paragraph of your essay?
Counter Argument
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Fix the error(s) in the following sentence: Students had to learn how to safely use saws, drills, and other potentially hazerdous tools.
HAZARDOUS
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At what location is the thesis statement located in your essay?
the last sentence in your introduction
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After the HOOK, what should the writer include in their introduction paragraph?
Relevant background information about your topic/issue
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What is the first sentence of each of the body paragraphs, that makes a general statement and introduces the reader
Topic Sentence
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What is the purpose of a counter argument? (2 things!)
to acknowledge the opposing viewpoint of the issue and reaffirm your position with supporting claims
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Insert comma(s) into the correction location(s) for the following sentence. After the ride on the fast terrifying roller coaster Tristen decided to avoid eating any other heavy greasy foods at the fair.
After the ride on the fast, terrifying roller coaster, Tristen decided to avoid eating any other heavy, greasy foods at the fair.
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What is the average length of fully developed paragraph?
6-8 sentences
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What are the three components that make up a thesis statement?
Issue, Opinion, Supporting Reasons
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To fully support each body paragraph's argument, the writer should include a minimum of __________ examples.

TWO OR THREE

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The conclusion is where the writer does what with the thesis statement?
restate, rephrase, or summarize
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Fix the errors in the following sentence. Tyler new the story was true because he could hear the creature’s noises during the thunderstorm that past threw the town last week.
Tyler KNEW the story was true because he could hear the creature’s noises during the thunderstorm that PASSED THROUGH the town last week.
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What are words or phrases used to show a change of ideas? (can be used throughout the paragraphs of an essay)
Transitional words or phrases
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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To tell the reader your opinion and what your essay will include (a roadmap for your essay)
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Given this statement: Students in public school SHOULD be required to take a foreign language class as a requirement for graduation. Write a sentence that would support this claim, followed by a sentence including an example.
EX: Students who take a foreign language in high school have a higher chance of advanced employment in the workforce. For example, many businesses will hire individuals with a knowledge of other languages, especially Spanish, considering the diversity of the workforce in America.
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What transitional phrase should begin your 5th paragraph of your essay?
Some may argue that...
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Fix the errors in the following sentence. Haloween is a Holiday that many people observe on the last day of October every year Children and adult’s dress in costummes and go door to-door asking for candy.
Halloween is a holiday that many people observe on the last day of October every year. Children and adults dress in costumes and go door to-door asking for candy.
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Define persuasive language.
Words that are used to influence a reader's thoughts or actions. Language that is used to convince someone of something.
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Compose a thesis statement for the following prompt: Some states have now made it illegal to drive while using a hand-held cell phone. Do you agree or disagree with this law? Why or why not? Take a position on the issue.
Hand-held cell phones should/should not be illegal while driving because... (3 reasons)
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According to a survey conducted by Technology Research magazine, most teens get their phones between the ages of 13 through 15. What type of supporting evidence is the sentence above?
Statistic
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The final sentence of your essay should include what?
a call of action or proposed action
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What corrections need to be made to the following sentence? The brochure recommends bringing the following items on every hike; a jacket, water, extra socks, a map, and a signaling device.
CORRECT AS IS!
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