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Grammar
Intro Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion Paragraph
Misc.
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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/ what does a hook do?
I can ask a question, use a quote, use a shocking statistic, imagery, use a exclamation, or use a shocking statement! A hook draws in the reader, making them want to know what comes next.
100
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
THREE, ONE FOR EACH KEY POINT!
100
What transition words could be used to begin the conclusion paragraph?
IN CONCLUSION! .. Lastly.. To conclude.. Finally.. Etc
100
became, began, dug, and dove, are examples of what kind of verbs?
IRREGULAR VERBS
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 does a thesis need to be?
An argument/opinion (have to be able to argue against).
200
When moving from one point to another point what words must you use?
A TRANSITION WORD LIKE FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, OR FINALLY!
200
Fill in the blank. In the conclusion paragraph, I _________ my thesis statement.
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 part of the introductory paragraph is this? Facebook pulls us apart by ruining relationships, publicizing private information, and contributing to cyber bullying.
PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
300
How many sentences are in each body paragraph?
Around 8: Topic sentence Points and Proof x3 Concluding sentence
300
Fill in the blanks. Also in my conclusion paragraph, I ______ my reader of the ____ ______ of my essay.
REMIND MAIN POINTS
300
True or False Essays must always follow the 5 paragraph rule.
FALSE- depends on the content and instructions (there might be over 10 paragraphs if research is involved).
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
Is this a Thesis Statement? Facebook is used by people of all ages.
NO. This is a true statement, a thesis must be argumentative.
400
What comes after the topic sentence in each body paragraph?
Points and Proof x3!
400
This is an example of what type of sentence? We are changing the world, one step at a time.
Universal application
400
True or False Proof comes from your brain, your own thinking.
FALSE- Proof comes from real life examples
500
What's incorrect about the following thesis statement? I like technology.
You can not argue that statement. How about, "Technology is more beneficial than negative."
500
This is an example of what type of sentence? The average person spends 20 hours online per week.
HOOK!
500
What is wrong with this? Disney world is the best place on earth because I have been there before.
Just because you have been there before doesn't mean it is the best place in the world, you need evidence to support your point.
500
True or False The conclusion paragraph has around 3 sentences.
TRUE! (restate thesis, recap main points, universal application)
500
What is wrong with this? Thesis statement in introduction: Students should have to attend school 7 days per week. Thesis statement in conclusion: Students should have to attend school 7 days per week.
Try to reword the thesis statement in the concluding paragraph.