Purpose, Focus & Organization
In the first/introduction paragraph.
What type of evidence should be included in each of your body paragraphs?
Textual evidence; quotes from the text.
Correct the following grammatical/spelling errors:
ms reul is da best language arts teacher in the whole universe
Ms. Fuller is the best Language Arts teacher in the whole universe!
Write a transition that would be appropriate for the 2nd paragraph? 9The first body paragraph)
To begin, to start off, to start, first, first and foremost, etc.
How do you spell your teacher's name?
Reul
What is the formula for your introduction?
hook - bridge - thesis statement
Paraphrase
What type of noun always needs to be capitalized?
A proper noun.
"Finally" and "All in all" are most appropriate in which paragraph?
The conclusion
Does Ms. Reul have any pets?
Yes, a dog
How many body paragraphs should you have?
At least two. However many it takes to prove your point.
Failure to use quotation marks when citing directly from the text is called...
Plagiarism. NEVER EVER DO THIS.
What is the maximum number of points that a student can earn on the FSA for using Standard English (correct spelling and grammar)?
2 points out of 10
"On the other hand" would be used when talking about what?
The counterclaim
Write 3 adjectives to describe Ms. Reul.
Any nice words get 300 Points!
True or False: You need a counterclaim in every essay that you write.
FALSE. A counterclaim is only needed in an argumentative essay.
What do you need to have after each piece of evidence?
ELABORATION!
How many sentences should be in a paragraph?
5-7 sentences.
Write 2 transitions that can be used when elaborating
This shows
This proves
etc.
What college did Ms. Reul attend?
UCF
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay gives the writer the opportunity to choose a position and argue their opinion with evidence and elaboration. (To argue)
What is the first thing you should have in your body paragraphs?
A topic sentence.
Write 3 sentences using there, their, and they're in the correct format.
there- Ms. Reul's class is over there.
their- Ms. Reul's students love their Language Arts class.
they're- They're going to miss Ms. Reul over Spring Break.
List any 5 transitions.
Therefore
First and foremost
Additionally,
To begin
In conclusion
Lastly
However
To start off
To sum up
Furthermore
What is Ms. Reul's favorite print?