THE SKELETON
What is the very first sentence of an Introduction paragraph called?
The Hook.
What is it called when you copy someone else's work and claim it as your own?
Plagiarism.
In the C.U.P.S. editing strategy, what does the "S" stand for?
Spelling.
If you are feeling nervous during a speech, where is a safe place to look instead of people's eyes?
Their foreheads (or just above their heads).
Where is the most common place to find the Thesis Statement?
The last sentence of the Introduction.
Which of these domain extensions is usually the most reliable for a school report: .com, .net, or .gov?
.gov (Government).
Which word is a "Transition Word" used to show contrast: Furthermore or However?
However.
According to the 6x6 Rule, what is the maximum number of words you should have per line on a slide?
Six.
What are the three main parts of a standard Expository Essay?
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.
What is the name of the alphabetized list of sources found at the very end of a research paper?
A Bibliography (or Works Cited).
Choose the correct word for this sentence: "______ going to the theatre in Edmonton tomorrow." (They’re / Their / There).
They’re.
Describe the "ready position" for a presenter's feet.
Shoulder-width apart and planted firmly (no swaying).
What is the "Roadmap" of an essay that tells the reader the main point and the three sub-topics?
The Thesis Statement.
Why is it important to use more than one source when researching a topic?
To check for bias, verify facts, and ensure the info is objective.
What is the error in this sentence: "The dog barked loud, it woke up the whole neighborhood."
A Comma Splice (or a Run-on sentence).
Why should you avoid putting full paragraphs of text on a Google Slide?
The audience will stop listening to you and start reading the screen instead.
In the Conclusion, you should never introduce this...
New information or a new topic.
If a website was last updated in 2005, it fails the "Test of ______."
Currency (or Timeliness).
Name three words that should always be capitalized in an essay.
The first word of a sentence, Proper Nouns (names/places), and the pronoun "I".
When a speaker uses "Um," "Uh," or "Like," these are known as ______?
Verbal Fillers OR Filler Words.
What is the primary goal of an Expository essay?
To inform or explain.