Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Revision
Teacher Trivia
100
The hook of an introduction is intended to do this.
What is grab the readers' attention and encourage them to keep reading.
100

A body paragraph that examines points of view different from those of the author is examining this.

What is the counterargument?

100

It's vital to begin the conclusion by restating this key idea of the paper.

What is the thesis?

100

While editing generally refers to making changes to the sentence-level issues in writing, revision generally focuses on this.

What is content/organization?

100

So easy it's scary - this genre of fiction is Josh's favorite.

What is horror?

200

A strong thesis will feature these two parts

What is a claim and reasoning?

200

Telling the main idea of a body paragraph is the job of this type of sentence.

What is a topic sentence?

200

If going for a more academic tone, your conclusion may want to focus on suggesting this to the audience.

What is future research?

200

Of 1st, 2nd, or 3rd-person, it's the kind seen in formal writing.

What is 3rd-person?

200

Josh's favorite color.

What is purple?

300

Traditionally, this element of the introduction is found at the end.

What is the thesis?

300

It's important to move from one topic to a next using this device.

What is a transition?

300

This two-word phrase, sometimes seen in writing, is one of the weakest ways to begin a closing paragraph.

What is "in conclusion"?

300

Revision that takes into account the comments of a fellow author is often referred to as this.

What is peer revision?

300

Josh shares his love of this beverage with Lorelei and Rory Gilmore of The Gilmore Girls, Phillip J. Fry of Futurama, and Dale Cooper of Twin Peaks.

What is coffee?

400

Your hook and thesis can't do all the work. Be sure to include this part of the introduction so your reader knows what's going on!

What is the overview/context/bridge?

400

The proof and support for your thesis could also be referred to by this legal term.

What is evidence?

400

It's important to encourage this kind of thinking in the reader with your conclusion.

What is critical thinking?

400

Revising a paper to include proper citations can help to avoid this.

What is plagiarism?

400

If you were saying hello to Josh's dog, you'd shout out this name.

What is Remy?

500

A joke, an interesting fact, and an anecdote are all examples of this.

What is a hook?

500
One method for developing strong body paragraphs is the MEAL plan, an acronym meaning this.

What is Main Idea, Evidence, Analysis, Link?

500

Encouraging the reader to make a change in your conclusion, offering a suggestion for next steps, or asking a rhetorical are all tactics that might go by this name.

What is a parting gift?

500

Between revising and proofreading(editing), it's the one that should be done last.

What is proofreading?

500

This city, found in Southern Virginia, is where Josh attended high school

What is Virginia Beach?

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