Essay structure
An accurate MLA heading includes:
your name/teacher's name/course name/date
(all on separate lines, single spaced!
when you are writing persuasively (vs. academic discourse), your writing will include more of what kind of language?
adjectives with strong connotations or superlative form
define mitigate
to reduce the harmful effects of something
What other parts of speech can an adverb modify?
Verbs
adjectives
other adverbs!
Which element of your essay: predicts the content, catches the reader's interest, reflects the tone or slant of the piece, contains keywords relevant to the topic
your title!
What is irony?
contrast between reality (that which is) and appearance (that which is not, or that which seems to be)
define cutting-edge
very modern and with all the newest developments
Create a sentence using the past perfect
(for example)
I had reviewed the material before I took the test.
How long should your hook be?
1-3 sentences
What is satire?
Satire uses humor to create change. Satire seeks to point out the absurdity of a situation, person or belief and potentially effect social and political change. Satire often mocks those in power.
define grey area
something which people are not certain about, usually because there are no clear rules for it
Create a sentence using a defining adjective clause
My favorite class which is biology is ending tomorrow.
When you use anecdotes as your hook, your anecdote must be:
•Brief
•Descriptive
•Relevant
true (ideally)
When you use someone else's language in your writing, you must include...
quotation marks
citation
some words of your own in the sentence as well
Define dogmatic
not willing to accept other idea or opinions because you think yours are right
Create a sentence with a noun clause as the subject
(for example)
That Mercy is the best ELL teacher is obvious.
If you are using a research question in your paper, where does this question go?
in the introduction paragraph BEFORE the thesis
What are two examples of work this year that demonstrate you have become a "confident and competent speaker and writer of academic English"?
any assignments from ELL 11
define altruistic
helping other people, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself
If you have a long phrase adverb, which position will it likely go in for your sentence?
end position