Grammar
What can you use instead of a comma and coordinating conjunction when combining two independent clauses (sentences)?
semicolon
What can you use as a hook/topic sentence in your introductory paragraph?
I can ask a question, use a quote, use a shocking statistic, imagery, use a exclamation, or use a shocking statement!
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
What is THREE, ONE FOR EACH Major support!
What should you do in the first sentence of your conclusion?
Acknowledge the opposition
What is an independent clause?
a sentence
Is this a complete sentence:
"Because Sally wanted to go to the mall."
NO
Never start a sentence with "because"
What is the last sentence in the introductory paragraph?
Thesis statement
What do we call the first sentence of each body paragraph?
Claim
The sentence should include the main point you will be discussing in your paragraph!
What should the second sentence of your conclusion always be?
Restated Thesis in fresh words
True or False: Your essay should provide all the arguments for both sides.
False-TAKE A SIDE
Is this sentence written correctly? When reading a book, i like to sit on the porch in the sun.
NO! ALWAYS capitalize the word 'I', EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SENTENCE!
Topic sentence, background information, and thesis
How many sentences are in each body paragraph?
Strive for five but definitely include a claim, evidence and reasoning at least
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
To recap your main argument and tell why it's important
Give a phrase that you can use when starting the evidence part of your body paragraph
For example
Is this sentence correct?
I like to eat pizza french fries and spaghetti.
No Items in a series should have commas between the items and before the conjunction
What is included in the Thesis Statement?
Topic, position and 3 reasons/evidence
What are the three parts of a body paragraph?
Claim Evidence Reasoning
What should the last part of your conclusion do?
Tell why your topic is important or point to the future or make a call to action
Where can you sometimes find a question for your hook?
In the prompt
What are examples of first person pronouns?
I, me, myself
Is this a good Thesis Statement? Everyone should take a class on parenting.
NO! It should have three reasons to support.
Where do the ideas for the three body paragraphs come from in your essay?
The thesis statement,
Topic, Position, 3 REASONS OR EVIDENCE
True or False: The conclusion paragraph makes a connection to the broader importance of the topic.
TRUE!
What is a phrase that you can use to start the reasoning part of a body paragraph?
This shows that
This demonstrates that