Miscellaneous 1
What is an essay?
a short piece of non-fiction writing that presents an author's argument, perspective, or analysis on a specific topic
What 3 things does the introduction include?
hook, FATT sentence, and thesis
How many body paragraphs should you write in a 5 paragraph essay?
3
How many sentences should there be in a conclusion?
5
This format is what your essay should be in.
MLA
How many reasons should be stated in thesis?
Name at least 3 kinds of hooks.
What 3 things does the body paragraph include?
Topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion
What is the first sentence in conclusion about?
reviews the main idea of the thesis statement in different words
What is an indent?
Space at the beginning of each paragraph
What is the hook?
A sentence that will attract reader's attention.
What is included into link/background information in the essay?
Sentences that link the hook to the thesis statement and with a FATT sentence
How many sentences should a body paragraph be?
5-8 sentences
What is the second, third, and fourth sentences of the conclusion about?
review 3 body paragraphs topic sentences in different words
What do we call the words that link sentences and make the paragraphs more interesting for the reader?
transition words
What should you start writing your draft with?
Thesis
How many sentences should you include into the link/background information?
2-3 sentences
What does the topic sentence introduce?
The main idea of the paragraph
What makes the last sentence of the conclusion?
Tells a result, consequence, recommendation based on thesis statement
What are the two ways of making your paragraph look neat for a reader?
1. indent
2. space between the paragraphs
What will you write in between the hook and the thesis?
F.A.T.T. sentence and transitions/background information
What does a thesis include?
your response to the prompt with a transition and 2 points.
Based on the thesis, "Technology makes people emotionally, mentally, and physically lazy." please tell what the body paragraphs of the essay will talk about.
Body paragraph #1
Body paragraph #2
Body paragraph #3
Body paragraph #1 emotionally lazy
Body paragraph #2 mentally lazy
Body paragraph #3 physically lazy
What words do you need to use to write conclusion?
synonyms
What do we call an essay written before the final version is completed.
Draft