WHERE IS IT?
TRANSITIONS, etc.
ESSAY FACTS 1
ESSAY FACTS 2
MISCELLANEOUS
100

Used at the very beginning of your essay to gain interest

What is the hook?

100

Name one transition you might use to introduce an example.

What is -for instance, OR -for example, OR -an example of this?

100

What is the paragraph at the end of an essay called?

What is conclusion?

100

Setting down your ideas in an organized way before you start writing.

What is an outline or graphic organizer?

100

A boring word that can be replaced with elated, thrilled, delighted, overjoyed, etc.

What is "happy"?

200

This is where you refer back to your topic but state it differently

What is the conclusion?

200

"For these reasons," "consequently," or "to sum up" are transitions to start this part of the essay.

What is the conclusion?

200

This very boring word is often overused in essays. You can replace it with declared, exclaimed, shouted, called, whispered, etc.

What is "said"?

200

When you look for at the similarities and differences of two texts you are ___________ and _____________.

What is comparing and contrasting?

200
What do you need to put at the end of every sentence?
What is a period, exclamation mark, or question mark?
300

Sharing a surprising fact or experience, or asking a question is a good gimmick for which part of the essay?

What is the hook?

300

Name one transition to repeat a topic but give another example. 

What is any one of the following: also, to add to this, for example, along with this, 

300

President Obama declared, "I would love to visit Miami!" This is an example of using a ___________ in your essay.

What is a quotation?

300

What is a sentence starter for the C in ACES?

what is according to the text?

300

What is wrong with the following sentence: The boy went down to the pond but didn't catch any fish.

What is missing a comma?

The boy ran down to the pond, but didn't catch any fish. 

400

ACES should be used to support your topic throughout this part of your essay

What is the body?

400

"To begin with," "first of all," or "initially" are good ways to start this part of your essay.

What is the body OR First supporting paragraph?

400

What are the three parts of a conclusion paragraph? 

What is wrap it up, transition, restate thesis?

400

What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?

What is a hook, transition, and thesis?

400

What thinking jobs do you annotate for in a non fiction text? 

What is topic, author's message, and author's point of view? 

500

Where you can use marks to show words said by the author or character in the text

What is quoting?

500

Name all parts of ACES

what is a-answer, c-citing, e-explanations, s-summarize?

500

A word or phrase used to show the reader a change in direction from one idea to another

What is a transition?

500

Volcanoes are not always destructive. Sick people take baths in hot springs warmed by volcanoes to feel better. Hardened lava or pumice can smooth the rough skin on your feet. Farmers use soil with volcanic rock and ash to help plants grow. For many years, people have reaped the benefits of volcanoes. 

Write a hook for this paragraph. 

Teacher approval
500

Fix the ACES paragraph provided: 

The theme of Number the Stars is bravery. "Until then, Annemarie replied "I will wear it myself" this proves annemarie is brave bc she wears the star of david proudly even though it is dangerous. In conclusion  Annemarie helped save ellen showed bravery through her fear. 

What is The theme of Number the Stars is bravery. According to the text, "Until then, Annemarie replied "I will wear it myself." This proves Annemarie is brave because she wears the star of David proudly even though it is dangerous. In conclusion, Annemarie helped save Ellen showing bravery through her fears. 

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