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What is the first parapraph in an essay called?
Introduction parapraph
How many sentences does your middle(body) parapraphs need to have?
3-5 sentences
How many sentences does your conclusion paragraph need to have?
3-5 sentences
How many paragraphs does an essay have?
3-5 paragraphs
What do you need to write in the introduction?
Need to catch the readers attention, introduce topic and state the main idea.
What are the middle paragraphs in an essay called?
Body paragraphs
What is the last paragraph in an essay called?
Conclusion paragraph
What does every essay need at the very beginning of the sentence?
A transition and to INDENT (pressing tabs)
How do you catch the reader's attention?
By asking a question or stating an interesting fact
What do need to write in your middle(body) paragraphs?
Answer the prompt by restating the question, citing your evidence or details from the text that support your answer, and EXPLAIN the evidence or details.
What do you write in your conclusion paragraph?
Restate your topic and summarize your main points in the essay.
How many sentences does each paragraph need to have?
3-5 sentences.
How many sentences does the introduction paragraph need to have?
3-5 sentences
How many body paragraphs can you have?
1-3
Does every essay need an introduction paragraph and a conclusion paragraph?
Yes
What are the five steps of the Writing Process?
1.Plan/ brainstorm 2.Drafting 3.Revise 4.Edit 5. Publish
Before you start planning, what is the first thing you need to do?
Read the WHOLE question and underline the question you are going to answer.
What does a complete sentense need at the beginning and at the end?
A capital letter and punctuation . ? !
Does Ms. Alvarado want you to do your best and take your time to write an essay?
YES
Is it important to plan in the beginning? and Why?
Yes because you need to know what you are going to write about before you starting writing.