What kind of essay is this and what does it mean?
Write an informative essay in which you explain the benefits of sports.
What is informative, which means that I am providing information (explaining).
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Can you make up what you write about? Why or why not?
What is no because it is based upon the actual text provided with the prompt.
100
Fix the errors in this sentence: It is important for students to not where school uniforms because it limits they're individuality?
It is important for student to not wear school uniforms because it limits their individuality.
100
How should you start the introduction paragraph?
What is with a hook to grab the readers attention.
100
What should you leave at home or turn OFF?
What is any and all electronics. Ex. phones, Fitbits, watches, etc.
200
What do ALL essays have to have?
What is an introduction paragraph (that introduces the topic and sets up the organization of the essay), body paragraphs (that elaborate and explain ideas), a conclusion paragraph (restates main ideas and leaves an impact on the reader).
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How is evidence different from elaboration?
What is evidence is pulled from the text. Elaboration is when you take the evidence and apply it in some way. It is also using creative ways to do it.
200
Fix the errors in this sentence: Wearing a uniform dosent stop a students creativity it encourages it.
Wearing a uniform doesn't stop a student's creativity, it encourages it.
200
What should be included in your restate prompt?
What is your opinion in an opinion essay, or the main topic of an informative essay.
200
What should you do the night before a big test?
What is try to go to bed on time and get good rest.
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What kind of essay is this and what does that mean? Write an essay in which you give your opinion. Should students be required to wear uniforms to school? What are the social and educational effects of your choice?
What is opinion and it means that I have to take a side about whether students should have to wear uniforms or not.
300
What is quoting, where should it be, and how should you introduce it?
Quoting is using the author's words to support your main ideas. You must quote in both body paragraphs. It can be introduced with "As the author states in source ___, paragraph ____"
300
Fix the errors in this sentence: Principal's belive that uniforms prevent student's from being distracted
Principals believe that uniforms prevent students from being distracted.
300
How should you start each of your body paragraphs?
What is with and transition and restating the main idea to introduce the reason you will focus on in that paragraph.
300
What are all of the things that you need to do before you can make a plan?
What is read the ENTIRE prompt and code it (circle the type of essay and underline your task). Then you need to read the sources and gather evidence and ideas. Then use the strongest evidence in your essay.
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What is the best way to decide which side to take on an opinion essay?
What is the side that has more text evidence to support the big ideas.
400
What do you need to do with your text evidence to show the reader that you understood it?
What is explain and elaborate on it.
400
What is wrong with this sentence? After exercising, children often report after exercising that their feeling better.
After exercising, children often report that they're feeling better.
400
What all should be included in each body paragraph?
What is a transition, restating the main idea of that body graph, text evidence in your own words, a quote, and a wrap up sentence.
400
How long should you spend PLANNING your essay? What should you include in your plan?
What is about 30 minutes. Remember, spend time to organize your thoughts and plan but spend the majority of your time writing your essay!
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What must you have in your essay to clue the reader in on what your essay is going to be about?
What is the restate prompt and it should be the second step in your introduction paragraph.
500
Where does your evidence come from and how do you find it?
What is from ALL the sources provided with the prompt.
500
Fix the errors in this sentence: Have you ever wondered why adults tell you that to much t.v. is bad for you. The florida department of health says being a couch potato leds to obesity.
Have you ever wondered why adults tell you that too much T.V. is bad for you? The Florida Department of Health says, being a couch potato leads to obesity.
500
What should be included in your conclusion paragraph?
What is a transition, restating the prompt, restating your two main idea, and leaving the reader with something to think about or a call to action (FLAB).
500
What should you do when you have "finished" your essay but time is not yet up.
What is proofread and edit your essay. You must WORK for the full two hours!