"To begin with", "First of all", or "Initially" are good ways to start this part of your essay
First Body
Who was (objectively) the most popular music artist of 2024?
Taylor Swift
Used at the very beginning of your essay to gain interest
Hook
What comes after the Topic Sentence in a Body Paragraph?
Supporting Detail Sentences (Evidence)
Name ONE transition to introduce an opposing point of view or opinion
On the other hand, In contrast, On the contrary, Instead, However
Name the title of Taylor Swift's first album.
Taylor Swift
List the main parts of an essay outline.
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
What should a conclusion include?
Restated Thesis Statement, Summary of Supporting Points, Suggestion or Warning or Prediction
Name at least 2 tasks you should complete pre-writing your essay:
Brainstorming and outlining (Would also accept listing, organizing thoughts, mind mapping)
Name a song off of Taylor Swift's album 1989.
1. Welcome to New York (Taylor’s Version)
2. Blank Space (Taylor’s Version)
3. Style (Taylor’s Version)
4. Out of the Woods (Taylor’s Version)
5. All You Had To Do Was Stay (Taylor’s Version)
6. Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version)
7. I Wish You Would (Taylor’s Version)
8. Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)
9. Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)
10. How You Get the Girl (Taylor’s Version)
11. This Love (Taylor’s Version)
12. I Know Places (Taylor’s Version)
13. Clean (Taylor’s Version)
14. Wonderland (Taylor’s Version)
15. You Are In Love (Taylor’s Version)
16. New Romantics (Taylor’s Version)
17. “Sl*t!”(Taylor’s Version)
18. Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version)
19. Now That We Don’t Talk (Taylor’s Version)
20. Suburban Legends (Taylor’s Version)
21. Is it Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)
"Some might say" or "others argue" are basic transitions to start this part of your essay
Counterclaim paragraph
What is missing: 1. 2. Evidence. 3. Analysis. 4. Evidence. 5. Analysis. 6. Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence
Explain at least 2 differences between an informational essay and an argumentative essay
(teacher determines answer validity)
What song did Taylor Swift write about her ex Jake Gyllenhaal?
All Too Well
Write a thesis statement based on the following prompt: In a well-written essay argue for the best album that you've ever heard. What made it the best?
(teacher determines answer validity)
Riddle me this: I am the opposite of your claim. I'm brought up in order to enhance your game. What am I?
Counterclaim or counterargument
Name the title of the song that includes the Taylor Swift lyrics, "And I snuck in through the garden gate/Every night that summer, just to seal my fate (oh)/And I screamed, "For whatever it's worth/I love you, ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?"/He looks up, grinnin' like a devil"
Cruel Summer