Starting Off Strong...
Look at That Body!
Saying Goodbye...
Bits and Pieces
Inside the Mind of Mr. F
100

How many sentences should an introductory paragraph have?

Three!

100

How many sentences should a body paragraph have, according to the TRIAC method?

Six!

100

How many sentences should your conclusion have?

Three!

100

How many times has this class met this semester (INCLUDING today)?

5!

100

Man, I love my dog... what's her name again?

a. Bella

b. Daisy

c. Hazel

d. Lucy

Lucy!

200

Which sentence in your essay is the D.R.A.P.E.S. technique?

The first sentence, every time!

200

The topic sentence is tied directly to what other part of your essay?

The thesis sentence!

200

Why is it not a good idea to introduce new information in your conclusion paragraph?

Because you won't have any space/time to talk about it your new point!

200

According to the article we read last class: if you study using AI, is your test score going to be better or worse than if you studied without it?

Worse!

200

Squid Games was SUCH a good TV show... and the _______ version was so much better than the ________ version! (Just like all anime is!)


a. subbed:dubbed

b. dubbed:subbed

A - subbed is 1,000% better than dubbed! 

300

Which of the following is NOT a part of the three-part thesis?


1. Topic

2. Claim

3. Hook

4. Reasons 

The Hook!
300

Why should your conclusion sentence be one of the easier sentences to write?

It restates what you've already said in the body paragraph!

300

Is this:

Dogs often make wonderful companions due to their energetic personalities, friendly dispositions, and their innate desire for human interaction.


A good re-wording of the thesis sentence below?

Dogs are better than cats because they are energetic, friendly, and want human attention.

NO! What's missing??

300

Is this sentence logical? 


I felt scrutinized: my teacher totally ignored me in class today!

No: scrutinize means to look at something closely!

300

That article we read last class was interesting... it reminds me of a story! Which one of these stories from my college experience is TRUE?


a. One of my seventh graders truly believed they could use AI on every assignment... and their PARENT got upset at me when I said they couldn't!

b. I was once accused of using AI on a job application... I proved them wrong, and sent a strongly worded, not-so-friendly email back.

c. One of my friends in college was caught using AI on an essay, and failed a class because of it.

d. My wife used AI to write a birthday poem for me: I know she didn't write it, but I refuse to call her out on it!

B!

400

Is this an acceptable three-part thesis statement? 


The widespread use of smartphones has significantly impacted social interaction by decreasing face-to-face communication, increasing access to diverse perspectives, and creating new forms of social connection.

Yes!

400

What do the analysis sentences do in your body paragraph?

Explain the evidence you used in the Illustration sentence!

400

BONUS! Speaking of saying goodbyes, TikTok may not be around much longer... but it's not the first app of its kind, and I'm sure another one will come out soon! Which of the following apps similar to TikTok came out FIRST?


1. Music.ly

2. Vine

3. Snapchat

4. Bytedance

Vine!

400

The Odyssey follows a certain format that lots of other types of media follow, even in the current day!


What was that format called?

The Hero's Journey!

400

I'm looking forward to the weekend - I'll have a lot of free time to play Cyberpunk 2077! How many hours have I played the game since Christmas?


a. 20

b. 37

c. 51

d. 68

D!

500

Which D.R.A.P.E.S. technique is this sentence?


Just like John Wick, a highly skilled assassin who seeks revenge after his beloved dog is killed, the pursuit of justice can be a powerful and all-consuming force.

A pop-culture Reference!
500

Is this an acceptable piece of evidence for the Illustration sentence of an essay?


"Everyone knows that video games cause violence because my cousin started acting aggressive after playing a Fortnite all night last night."

NO! It's not factual - it's your "guess" at what's true!

500

Speaking of conclusions, novels also have conclusions...


What were the last two words in Long Way Down?

You Comin'?

500

Who was the second person to enter the elevator in Long Way Down?

Buck - Will got in first!

500

I once had to have surgery due to having a condition called ptosis - which part of the body did I have to have surgery on?

Eyelids!

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