Intro
How long should your introduction be?
3-5 sentences
Name a transition word or phrase that you would use for a 1st body paragraph.
First of all, First off, To begin with, For starters, Primarily, Initially,
How do you start your 1st sentence of your 2nd body paragraph?
Transition word with your 2nd reason/topic
How do you start off your conclusion?
What goes after every transition word/phrase?
Comma
How do you start your introduction?
With a hook
How do you start the first sentence of your 1st body paragraph?
Transition word, with reason 1/topic 1
To continue, In addition, Furthermore, Moreover
How many sentences are in the conclusion?
3-5 sentences
What do you do if you have trouble starting your essay?
Restate the prompt.
What comes after the hook in an argumentative essay?
The reasons
How do you cite text evidence?
Copied directly from the text with quotation marks around it
How do you use a variety of sentences?
What comes after the transitional word/phrase?
the prompt (with claim if its argumentative
What if you only have 2 reasons/topics?
Just write 2 strong body paragraphs
How do you end your introduction paragraph of an argumentative essay?
With a strong claim
How many times should you cite, paraphrase and elaborate?
Twice
If this is your last body paragraph what is different about it?
It's stronger than the 1st
What is the second sentence in the conclusion?
The reasons/topics
What do you do if you hear the 10 minute reminder and you're not finished typing your body paragraphs?
Go straight to the conclusion.
Name at least 3 different types of hooks?
Question, strong opinion/claim, restate the prompt, anecdote, set the scene (imagine), fact or definition
How do you end the body paragraph?
With a closing sentence related to prompt or topic 1
What do you need after you cite text evidence?
Paraphrase/elaborate
How do you end your conclusion?
What should you do if you finish early?
Reread slowly to make sure your sentences sound right, look closely for spelling errors, be sure transitions have commas, and that you used a variety of sentences