Grammar & Mechanics
A complete sentence must have a subject and a ____.
verb
This is the first sentence of an essay meant to grab the reader’s attention.
what is hook?
This sentence clearly states the main argument of an essay.
what is thesis?
These words or phrases help ideas flow smoothly between sentences or paragraphs.
transtions
This word means you explain what a quote means in your own words.
paraphrase
Identify the error: “The man walks into the storm, he ignores the warning.”
the comma should be a semi-colon (;)
Name one effective type of hook used in an essay.
what is a scenario?
True or False: A thesis should be a fact that everyone agrees with.
false
Choose the better transition for adding information: however or for example.
for example
True or False: A quote should be dropped into a paragraph without any introduction.
FALSE!!!
Which is correct? “Their going to the river” or “They’re going to the river.”
They're going to the river.
This type of hook asks the reader to think by posing a question.
what is thought provoking question?
Which part of a thesis names the specific qualities or reasons you will prove?
reasons/traits
This transition word shows contrast between ideas.
however
What is a quote lead-in?
sentence or phrase that introduces a quote
What punctuation mark is needed to join two complete sentences correctly?
comma or semicolon. It depends
True or False: A hook should summarize the entire essay.
false
What is wrong with this thesis: “This essay is about Lennie.”
too vague
Where should a transition usually appear in a body paragraph?
the very first word(s) of the first sentence of a body paragraph
What should always come after a quote in a body paragraph?
author last name and page number
Fix the error in this sentence: “Jack London shows the man is reckless he doesn’t prepare.”
comma
“In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck shows that George is responsible for Lennie.” (Think introduction structure.)
"through his actions and speech"
Improve this weak thesis by identifying one problem with it: “The man is reckless in To Build a Fire.”
needs STEAL category
Name two transitions that would work in a conclusion paragraph.
In conclusion or Overall
Identify the problem: “The man was careless. ‘The cold of space smote the unprotected tip of the planet.’”
dropped quote/no citation