HIT
The HIT paragraph should be the ___________ paragraph in the essay.
first
What can be used to replace a TIDDE paragraph in an argumentative essay?
counterclaim
What does the "R" stand for in RIP?
Restate the topic sentence/thesis
What do you call a person or animal in a story?
Character
What is the ONE part of an essay in which Mr. Douglas says that most students continue to struggle?
Detailed Analysis
Double Jeopardy - Earn a 100 point bonus by telling what students continue to do wrong with the detailed analysis.
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
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.
True or False. If false, tell what should be used instead.
Narratives should begin with a hook.
exposition
Name at least one male and one female who won the award for being the top student during the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd quarter.
Female: Ashtyn, Taylor, Makenna, or Allie
Male: Drew, Conner, or Marcus (Sweet 16 champ)
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.
Some students at Rockvale Middle School played Jeopardy during class.
Which narrative element was used in the previous sentence?
Setting
How should you start a counterclaim?
Possible answer:
On the other hand some people say...
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
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.
Narrative writing that explains the significance of an event or experience.
Presents an observation about life that is based on the described event.
Which narrative element is being described?
Reflection
Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) can be used to form compound sentences.
1. Why are they called FANBOYS?
2. Without using the FANBOYS, what is another way to write a compound sentence?
1. For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
2. option 2: semicolon, conjunctive adverb, and a comma
option 3: semicolon
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 stands for?
Restate the topic sentence/thesis
Identify the Main Points
Powerful Statement
List 10 elements that should be included in a narrative.
Answers may vary
What are the categories on the writing rubric?
Focus and Organization
Development
Language
Conventions