Introduction
What is the first part of an introduction?
Hook
How many body paragraphs do you need on the PBA?
2 body paragraphs
What is the first sentence you should write for the conclusion?
Restate the Thesis Statement in a new way
How many sentences must each body paragraph have? (minimum)
10
This piece of our intro paragraph answers the question/prompt
thesis statement
What is the second part of the introduction?
Background/Context
What acronym is used in our writing? What does each letter stand for?
CER: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
What is the second sentence you should write for the conclusion?
Summary of your claims
Can you take apart your PBA packet?
NO!
Identify the error.
Tish says within the article "I burned my last cake” (Baldwin 11).
Missing a comma
Correct: Tish says within the article, “I burned my last cake” (Baldwin 11).
What is the third part of the introduction?
Thesis Statement
The first sentence in a body paragraph?
Topic Sentence
What is the third part you should write for the conclusion? Hint: it's your last sentence
Final Thought
Before you click "End of Test," what must you do and why?
Raise my hand to have my teacher check my essay formatting
Identify the error.
The author states that she constantly “promises” Mike that she will “make him a cake”. (Baldwin 119).
Misplaced period
Correct: The author states that she constantly “promises” Mike that she will “make him a cake” (Baldwin 119).
Can you ask a question in your intro paragraph?
NO
(Last #).
What is the purpose of a closing/ conclusion paragraph? (Hint: there are 2 things)
To sum up all of your thoughts in the essay, and to leave the reader thinking.
What do we do with the PBA prompt?
Turn it into a question
When can you use the bathroom while PBA testing?
There are no bathroom breaks. If it is an emergency, you will be written a nurse pass. Please go before class or during your 5-minute break between classes.
The two options for hooks
A quote or a sentence making a general statement about the topic
[Double Jeopardy]
The three parts of an evidence sentence in order
Lead-in, quote, citation
How many sentences do you need for your summary?
At least 2 (one for each body paragraph's claims)
What do we indent?
The first line of every paragraph
If I was absent or if I don't meet the daily writing target, I must...
Come in after school (on that day) to catch up