Parts of an Essay
how a typical essay should be structured
intro, body, conclusion
emotional appeal is called...
pathos
The blue table need to have quieter conversations.
incorrect.
the blue table needs to have quieter conversations
should we say inappropriate things in class?
no!!!!
what are the only valid reasons to have your phone out?
-letting it charge (not being on it)
-music purposes
-googling something for the class
only do these things if you want a 0
plagiarize, copy someone else's work, use AI
describe logos
logical appeal, often statistics and numbers
Ms. Altare just wants a peaceful 4th period class.
Correct.
should we throw things in class?
no!!!!! (at least. ask me first.)
this letter that doesn’t appear in any American state name
Q
what your conclusion should do
- rephrase your thesis (aka rewrite your thesis statement using different words)
- summarize your main points
-end with a final thought on the topic
appeal to credibility is called...
ethos
The group of students want to go outside.
incorrect: the group of students wants to go outside. (the group wants)
should we have boundaries in the classroom?
yes, absolutely!!!
this condiment was once sold as medicine.
ketchup
how body paragraphs should be structured
-topic sentence
-your info
-closing sentence
the 3 main purposes for writing
persuade, inform, entertain
I went to McDonalds for some fries, their fry machine broke.
Incorrect:
I went to McDonald's for some fries, but their fry machine was broken.
are we going to stop saying slurs and other inappropriate things in class?
pls say yes, pls say yes
this was the last letter added to the English alphabet was
J
this is what your introduction needs to have
1) a hook
2) background info for context
3) your thesis at the end, which establishes your main point, aka your purpose
the term for using an unsound, or illogical, argument
fallacy
When I get home.
Incorrect; it is a sentence fragment.
Possible fix: When I get home, I will take a nap.
do you PROMISE. AS A CLASS. to keep things appropriate.
don't make me print out a contract for yall
Japan has over this many flavors of Kit Kats
200