Basics
How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay?
4 paragraphs
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
the 1st
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
at least 2 body paragraphs
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
The 3rd Part
After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should..
Revise and edit
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
Hook/grabber
What needs to be included in each body paragraph?
Transition, topic sentence, at least 2 pieces of evidence, and elaboration
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
restate the controlling idea and sum up the main points
What is the FIRST thing you should do when you begin a new writing prompt
Read and unpack the prompt
How many paragraphs does an informative essay have?
4 paragraphs
What should you NOT include in your introduction?
evidence
What is the purpose of your elaboration?
To show how the evidence is connected to the controlling idea.
What must you do when you give evidence from the sources?
give credit to your sources - cite your sources
What is the purpose of a controlling idea?
tells you what the essay is about and why
What order should the body paragraph be in?
Transition, topic sentence, evidence 1, elaboration, evidence 2, elaboration
What comes first in a conclusion? (After the transition)
Restate the controlling idea
The difference between an argumentative essay and an informational essay is
Informational - you explain a topic
Name the four parts of an essay.
Intro, 2 body paragraphs, and conclusion
What are good things to use in a hook?
ask a question, facts, statistics, quotes, or examples
What is the last thing you need in your conclusion?
a sentence to make the reader think - Stick the Landing
After you read and unpack your prompt what is the next thing you do?
Read and annotate the sources - look for evidence to support your controlling idea