HIT
The HIT paragraph should be the ___________ paragraph in the essay.
first
What do you call the sentence that lets the reader know what the topic of the paragraph is about?
Topic Sentence
What does the "R" stand for in RIP?
Restate the topic sentence/thesis
True or False. If false, explain your answer.
Since the Powerful Statement is the last sentence in the essay, it should begin with an ending transition.
False - The "R" begins with an ending transition since it is the beginning of the concluding paragraph.
What should you do at the beginning of each paragraph?
indent by using tab
What is the purpose of the hook?
It is used to grab the attention of the reader on the topic you are about to discuss.
What do you call the sentence in which you cite information to back up the topic sentence?
Important Evidence
What should be included in Identify the Main Points?
The main point of each TIDE paragraph
True or False. If false, you must explain your answer.
The "R" in RIP should begin with a detailed analysis transition.
False -- The "R" in RIP should begin with an ending transition.
An argumentative essay should have a ______________ (4th paragraph) to replace a TIDE paragraph.
Fill in the blank.
Counterclaim
What does each letter in HIT represent?
H =
I =
T =
Hook
Introduce Sources
Thesis
This is the sentence where you reword-not repeat- the topic sentence. This will be the last sentence in the paragraph.
Ending Statement
Which letter in RIP is for mentioning the reasons listed in the thesis?
The "I" in RIP is for identifying your main points.
True or False
The first paragraph of the essay should include a transition word.
False. The first paragraph of an essay does not have a transition word.
What is the ONE part of an essay in which most students continue to struggle?
Detailed analysis
What is the purpose of the thesis?
This is what your who essay will be about.
This is the sentence where you explain what the evidence means in your own words.
Detailed Analysis
What should be in the Powerful Statement?
Answers may vary but can include:
Why is it important?
What is needed after each transition word?
A comma
What font size should your essay be typed in according to MLA?
12 pt. font
What three pieces of information should be included when introducing sources?
This is the sentence or two where you introduce the article title(s), author(s), and the main topic of the article(s)
Why might the Important Evidence not look like the other sentences? Hint: Name at least two things that you will add to this sentence?
possible answers = quotations, author's name, and paragraph number
What does each letter in RIP stand for?
Restate the topic sentence/thesis
Identify the Main Points
Powerful Statement
Name a transition word for the RIP paragraph.
The answers may vary but can include:
In conclusion
To sum it all up
To conclude
What are the first two things you should do when creating a Word document?
Autosave and name the document.