Introduction
This is the acronym or formula to help you write an introduction paragraph for an essay
HAT (hook, attack prompt, thesis)
The acronym or formula used to write body paragraphs in essays
ACE
Where does a conclusion paragraph go in your essay?
Writing down your ideas in an organized way before you start writing is called...
An outline
What TWO things must be in your citations?
Author's last name or source number and paragraph number
Used at the very beginning of your essay to gain interest
Hook
What is the minimum amount of body paragraphs you can write for an essay?
Two
What is the acronym or formula you can use to write a conclusion?
CAT
Name ONE transition to introduce a quote
For example, in fact, for instance, etc.
What is the order of an essay
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
This should ALWAYS be the last sentence in your introduction. It tells readers your topic and point
Thesis (or claim)
How many quotes/pieces of evidence can you use in your body paragraphs to support your thesis? (Minimum amount)
Two
What does CAT stand for?
Connect, attack prompt/thesis, thought
If your essay is argumentative, what MUST you include in your body paragraphs?
Counterclaim & refutations
What can transition words or phrases help with? Name 2 possible things (Multiple correct answers)
Introducing evidence, connecting to point, moving to a new topic, etc.
Attacking the prompt is telling readers about what? (No, you cannot just answer with prompt. Explain what you're supposed to do)
Background/important information about your topic
What does it mean to elaborate?
Explain a quote
In a conclusion you should avoid doing this (multiple correct answers)
Restating/repeating, saying anything new
What is something you can do (tonight or tomorrow morning) to help you be successful for testing?
Get plenty of sleep, eat breakfast, pack your bag tonight, etc.
What 2 things should your thesis/claim include?
Topic + point
What do you look at to create a fill-in-the blank thesis/claim?
Prompt
What must you ALWAYS include when using a quote? (2 things)
Quotation marks AND citation
What is a technique you can use to end your conclusion?
Refer to beginning, statistic or fact, call to action, vivid image, look to future
The opposite side of the argument
What should you do when you feel you are done with your essay?
Reread and edit