First Things First
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Identify This!
Make a Claim
Essay Prep
100
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is an essay
100
The last paragraph is always called this...
What is a conclusion paragraph
100
The text says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."
What is evidence?
100

What paragraph must the Claim be stated in FIRST?

What is the introduction paragraph.

100
How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
What is two
200
You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- hook, B- restatement of claim, C- evidence from a text...
What is, B- restatement of claim
200
Make a claim to the following question: Which man had more of an influence on our generation: Martin Luther King or Malcolm X?
What is Martin Luther King had more of an influence on our generation OR Malcolm X had more of an influence on our generation,
200

What is the blueprint that helps you set up an essay called?

What is an Outline

300
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
What is a hook
300
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion)
What are body paragraphs
300
Where in the introduction paragraph is the claim usually stated?
What is the last sentence
400
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to give the reader a brief understanding of what will be discussed in your essay
400
Which transition word can be used to make your TURN AGAINST statement? A- It may seem that..., B- But...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....
What is A- It may seem that...
400

What is missing in the construction of a proper essay?: Step 1: Introduction and _____, Step 2: Body Paragraphs with Evidence, Step 3: Closing and restatement of Claim/Topic sentence.

What is a topic sentence/ Claim

400
What do you need to be sure to do when writing a claim?
What is answer the question
400

What does TIDE stand for?

What is Topic Sentence, Important Information, Details, Ending

500

What are TWO claims that can be answered from the question: Should Lyddie sign the petition?

What is "Lyddie should sign the petition" and "Lyddie should not sign the petition".

500
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterclaim
500
Write a question that would require a claim
(answers will vary)
500

What do you need to do after including evidence into your paragraph?

What is cite your evidence and explain your evidence

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