When beginning each paragraph in an essay, what must be done first?
INDENT!
100
What can you use as a 'hook' in your introductory paragraph?
I can ask a question, use a quote, use a shocking statistic, describe, use a exclamation, or use a shocking fact!
100
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
THREE, ONE FOR EACH KEY POINT!
100
What words are some possible transitions for the conclusion paragraph?
OVER ALL, IN CONCLUSION!
100
The author states that...
An example from the text is...
In paragraph 6 the author explains that....
These are examples of what?
WAS TO INTRODUCE A QUOTE.
200
Is this sentence written correctly?
on our way to the beach, the tire blew out.
NO! The first word in a sentence should be capitalized!
200
What type of hook are these sentences?
As I lay on the blanket in the meadow, a soft breeze blew the dandelions. Feeling the sunshine on my face, I thought once again about the upcoming dance.
DESCRIPTION
200
What do you start each body paragraph with?
A TRANSITION WORD SUCH AS: AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, ANOTHER REASON, THIRD, OR FINALLY!
200
Fill in the blank.
In the conclusion paragraph, I _________ the prompt.
REWORD/RESTATE!
200
Choose the descriptive sentence.
The boy is sad.
The sad boy lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
The sad boy lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
300
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!
300
What type of hook is this sentence?
Have you ever stepped into a dark, wet cave to see if there were any bats in it?
QUESTION!
300
What should be included in each body paragraph before your explanation in your own words?
TEXT EVIDENCE/QUOTE
300
Fill in the blanks.
Also in my conclusion paragraph, I ______ my reader of the ____ ______ in my essay.
REMIND
THREE
REASONS
300
What do we do before writing an essay?
PLAN
400
What is missing from the following sentences?
Last night I watched the Pro Bowl game on ESPN
Are you going to a Super Bowl party to watch the big game
A PERIOD at the end of the first sentence!
A QUESTION MARK at the end of the second sentence!
400
What is always included in the introduction?
MAIN IDEA/ THREE REASONS
400
What is the most important part of a body paragraph?
PROVING YOUR POINT WITH EXPLANATION.
400
What should the last sentence of your conclusion do?
WRAP UP YOUR ESSAY AND LEAVE THE READER WITH A SMILE!
400
Correct these sentences by combining them and using correct punctuation.
Last night I eight dinner and did my Homework. Then I went to bed!
Before I went to bed last night, I ate dinner and did my homework!
500
What's incorrect in the following sentence?
Can you Believe I'm going to the Nicki Minaj concert?
DO NOT CAPITALIZE COMMON WORDS IN THE MIDDLE OF SENTENCES! 'believe'
500
Is this a good main idea?
My plans for spring break include going to the lake and looking at the newest magazines and getting a suntan.
NO! It should read: My plans for spring break include going to the lake, looking at the newest magazines, and getting a suntan.
500
What does the conclusion sentence do at the end of each body paragraph?
BRINGS THE PARAGRAPH TO A CLOSE.
500
True or False
The conclusion paragraph has includes no explaining.
TRUE!
500
Correct this run on sentence.
In the morning I'm going to go for a morning run and eat breakfast before school later I will go to my aunt's and visit her house.
In the morning, I'm going for a run and eat breakfast before school. Later, I will go to my aunt's house for a visit.