Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Important Aspect of Essay Writing
Topic Sentence/Thesis Statement
100
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
What is the HOOK.
100
The topic sentence is which sentence in a body paragraph?
What is FIRST sentence of the body paragraph?
100
Where is the conclusion in an essay?
What is last paragraph?
100
What is it called to use words and phrases that are regarded as very informal (e.g. "Busted")
What is slang?
100
Where is the topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is first sentence?
200
Where does the thesis statement occur in the paragraph?
What is the LAST sentence?
200
What do you call a sentence that is the last sentence of each body paragraph that summarizes the paragraph and sometimes helps to transition to the next body paragraph.
What is a CONCLUDING SENTENCE?
200
Name one transition word you can use in the conclusion paragraph?
What is Finally, In a word, In conclusion, To summarize, In summary.
200
What is a strategy for proofreading that you have learned?
What is COPS?
200
What does an effective topic sentence need to state?
What is your CLAIM.
300
The introduction should be how many sentences?
What is 4 to 6?
300
Body paragraphs should have at least how many supporting details?
What is 2 TO 3?
300
What should do in the first sentence of your conclusion paragraph?
What is Re-write your thesis statement?
300
What does "COPS" stand for when proofreading?
What is Capitalization, Organization, Punctuation, and Spelling?
300
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
What is tells the reader what the paragraph is about, or its main idea.
400
What does the HOOK do?
What is grab the reader's attention.
400
What is the sentence that summarizes the main idea of a each body paragraph?
What is a TOPIC SENTENCE?
400
What are the two parts of a conclusion?
What is Restate the Thesis and one or two general sentences which accurately summarizes your arguments which support the main premise.
400
Name one thing you should check for the "Organization part" in the "COPS" proofreading strategy?
What is Indent each paragraph Sentences should be clear and complete (combine simple sentences without creating a run-on sentence) Does my writing make sense.
400
Is this a thesis statement or a topic sentence? Americans should eliminate the regular consumption of fast food because the fast food diet leads to preventable and expensive health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.”
What is a thesis statement?
500
What does the thesis statement do?
What is clearly identifies the topic being discussed and it should only cover what is being discussed in the paper.
500
What is the paragraphs called where you present your paper’s main points and textual evidence.
What is body paragraphs?
500
Would the following be a good conclusion? “That’s My Story and I’m Sticking to It” Explain why?
What is NO. Too short. Does not push ideas forward Written when the writer can’t think of anything else to say
500
What type of writing, style, tone and language should you use? Formal or informal?
What is FORMAL?
500
Is this a thesis statement or Topic Sentence? "Dogs make wonderful pets because they help you to live longer."
What is TOPIC Sentence.
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