Body Paragraphs
How many sentences should each body paragraph have?
5 sentences
What do you always capitalize in a sentence?
The first word.
What Transition word should you use to start your first topic sentence?
Firstly, One reason
What is the Thesis formula?
Main topic + my opinion because subtopic 1, subtopic 2, and subtopic 3.
How many sentences should be in your conclusion?
3
What should the last sentence of your essay be?
Conclusion sentence
What do you add at the end of your sentences?
Punctuation!
What Transition word should you use for your second topic sentence?
Secondly, Another reason
Where in the introduction does the thesis go?
Last sentence/3rd sentence
What should you do in the first sentence of your conclusion paragraph?
Explain your thesis in different words, but keeping the same order.
How many body paragraphs should you have?
3
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
The old lady always talks about how much she likes whales and she always mentions potatoes at strange times.
The old lady always talks about how much she likes whales, and she always mentions potatoes at strange times.
What Transition word should you use for your last topic sentence?
Thirdly, Finally,
What should be the FIRST sentence of your Intro?
Hook
What should you do before you hit SUBMIT?
Reread what you wrote, spell check
What should the bulk of your body paragraph be?
Examples and supporting details
Where do the commas go in this sentence?
After the dance Freddie decided he wanted pizza so he went to Melting Pot and ordered one.
After the dance, Freddie decided he wanted a pizza, so he went to Melting Pot and ordered one.
What should you start your conclusion with?
To conclude, or To summarize,
What is the middle sentence in your Intro?
Bridge or background information
What should you do at the beginning of every paragraph?
Indent by hitting space bar 5 times
Where does your topic sentence come from?
Your subtopic in your thesis
What letter MUST you capitalize when it stands alone?
I
What three transitions should you use for your supporting details?
For example,
Also,
In addition,
The thesis serves what purpose of the essay?
Map of what the essay will be about
Ideally, how many paragraphs should your essay be?