First Things First
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Identify This!
Make a Thesis
Essay Prep
100

This is always the first paragraph in an essay.

Introduction

100

The last paragraph is always called this...

conclusion paragraph

100

Marie Joseph states in her story, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."

Evidence in the form of a quote

100

Where do we first find the thesis of an essay? 

at the end of the introduction 

100

How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?

1-2

200

The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...

The hook

200

You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: 

A- hook

B- restatement of thesis

C- evidence from a text...

Restatement of thesis

200

These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion)

body paragraphs

200

Make a claim to the following question: Which man had more of an influence on our generation: Martin Luther King or Malcolm X?

Martin Luther King had more of an influence on our generation 

OR 

Malcolm X had more of an influence on our generation,

200

What are the two ways to cite evidence? 

Author's last name in parenthesis OR include the author's name in the evidence when either paraphrasing or quoting.

300

What are the 4-5 components of an introduction

 Hook, introduce the topic, who cares, thesis, transition

300

This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...

counterclaim 

300

What is missing 1.______ 2. evidence 3. elaboration 4. evidence 5. elaboration 6. closing sentence

topic sentence

300

Where in the introduction is the thesis usually stated?

the last sentence

300

The first sentence in a body paragraph is always called a what and what does it do?

topic sentence and it tells you EXACTLY what the paragraph will be about

400

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

Lyddie should sign the petition AND Lyddie should not sign the petition.

400

Which transition word can be used to introduce your counterclaim statement? A- Some may argue that... that..., B- But...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....

A- Some may argue that...

400

Identify this sentence: The evergreen forest with its' majestic trees and inviting breeze are some of my fondest memories of my annual vacations to Tennessee. 

Hook (imagery) and can also be elaboration

400

On the FSA, where would you find purpose and basis for your thesis statement? 

The prompt, or question/task being asked

400

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

Cite and elaborate

500

What truly makes someone extraordinary? An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year. 1. Identify the 4 components in this introduction paragraph. 

HOOK (grabs reader's attention)-What truly makes someone extraordinary?INTRODUCE TOPIC- An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. WHY THE READER SHOULD CARE -Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. CLAIM/THESIS- (answers prompt question and takes a stand) Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year.

500

Claim: Schools should ban school uniforms. 

Make a counterclaim in response to the claim that is above.

Example: It may seem that schools should not ban school uniforms due to the fact the regular school clothing can be expensive, but in the summer and during holidays, there are many sales on apparel that can drastically bring the cost down. *answers may vary but competitors must have a transition word, turn against, transition word, turn back (and in that order)

500

Admittedly, I am too young to have a 3 am curfew, but I will be with a responsible adult who will be with me the whole time! 

What is this an example of?

Counterclaim and rebuttal

500

Write a question that would require a claim

(answers will vary)

500

Create an essay template. Be sure to write what each paragraph is called and what belongs in each paragraph. 

teacher will provide correct answer

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