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What is the first sentence of the introduction paragraph called?
Hook
Name the 3 different paragraphs that you should have in each essay
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph called?
Thesis Statement
What are the sentences in between the hook sentence and the thesis statement called?
Background Information/Bridge
What words should the conclusion paragraph start with?
In conclusion,
Another word for But
However
Another word for So, Because
Therefore, Thus
Another word for And
Also, Additionally
Another word for So, Because
Therefore, Thus
Another word for And
Also, Additionally
How many sentences should the introduction paragraph be?
5 Sentences
How many sentences should the body paragraph be if you only have one body paragraph?
7-8 Sentences
How many sentences should the body paragraphs be if you have two body paragraphs?
5-7 Sentences
How many sentences should the body paragraphs be if you have 3 body paragraphs?
5-6 Sentences
How many sentences should the conclusion paragraph have?
4-5 sentences
How should you begin writing an example (what words should you use?)
For example, For instance
A word for a personal story
Anecdote
A word that means your reasons are related to your thesis statement
Connected
A word that means your details are on topic, not off topic
Relevant
A word that means exact, definite, or particular
(Maggie Teacher's favorite word)
Specific
Fix the mistake; Therefore, if I could compete in the Olympics, I would compete in basketball.
Incomplete thesis statement (because.... + reasons)
Fix the mistake; Have you thought about what you want to do when Covid-19 ends?
Hooks should not be questions
Fix the mistake; I want to pursue a career as a detective because I can help heal sick people and I can make sure that people get justice.
Fix the mistake; For example, I found it very interesting that Columbus was not the first to discover North America. I learned in my math class how to do long division which is difficult to do, but fun. I learn intriguing facts and information in history class which is why it is my favorite subject in school.
Irrelevant detail (Math Class)
Fix the mistake; The fiction books were fun. They were exciting to read. Personally, Esio Trot was the best.
Unspecific (fun, exciting, the best)