Introduction
Where does the introduction belong within the structure of an essay?
The beginning
Where in the structure of an essay does the body paragraph belong?
In between the introduction and conclusion.
In the middle.
Where does the conclusion belong in the structure of an essay?
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
True or false: You can use "I", "me", or "I" when writing informational texts?
False
True or False:
Does an introduction include a transition?
Bonus points: where does the transition go?
If you are writing a cause and effect essay, how many body paragraphs should you have - at a minimum?
2
What should the first sentence of your conclusion be?
Your restated thesis
Tell me 2 thing to do with formatting one's essay.
Double Spaced
Times new roman font
12 pt.
Date should be date, month, and then year
There should be no extra space between paragraphs
Indent before each paragraph
What is the typical order for information papers.
Introduction, body, conclusion.
List at least 3 types of attention getters / hooks.
Rhetorical Question
Interesting fact
Quote
Anecdote
Description
Quick Switch
What will this paragraph be about.
Rhetorical Question
Call to action
Recall to attention getter
Recommendation
Prediction
What belongs in the parenthesis when citing a quote?
Author, page number, then a period
(White 1).
List 2 types of informational papers.
Definition essay
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Problem and solution
Classification essay
Report
A statement stating what the essay is about.
How many pieces of evidence should be in each body paragraph - at the minimum.
2
Restate this thesis:
Effective budgeting strategies include not spending over one's limit and only spending money on needs and not wants.
[answers may vary]
What is at the top right corner of each page in an MLA format essay?
Your last name and page number.
Given a prompt, create an thesis for an explanatory essay:
Technology.
[answers may vary - but should have at least 2 things they can talk about within their essay]
Given the prompt, write a thesis for this informational essay topic:
The importance of drinking water.
[The teacher will decide if that is a good thesis - answers may vary]
The transition sentence belongs at the end of the paragraph.
I just finished talking about how you can't live without drinking water and my next body paragraph is the health benefits of drinking water.
Write a transition sentence that would be at the end of the first body paragraph.
[Answers may vary]
Restate this thesis:
Water is essential for life, especially human life. All humans need water in order to stay alive; however, drinking water also provides great health benefits.
[answers may vary]
What is the proper format for citing a quote? In your shared document, make up a quote and author and provide correct citation.
"Quote" (Author #).
Given a prompt, write a thesis for an explanatory essay:
Having a dress code within schools.
[answers may vary, but it should have 2 things you can talk about within your essay and should NOT be persuasive or argumentative]