Number of paragraphs an essay should contain
What is at least 4 (intro, 2 bodies, and conclusion)
You should always begin your essay (introduction) with one of these
What is an attention grabber
True or false: You should always plan your essay before writing.
What is TRUE.
You use these to begin and end dialogue
What is quotation marks
In the intro paragraph, you should always use ______ from the prompt.
What is language/words
These are the steps to the writing process (The acronym POWER).
What is: PLAN, ORGANIZE, WRITE, EDIT AND REVISE
If listing items in a series, you must use __________
What is commas
One type of grabber you can use besides a QUESTION
What is dialogue, statistic, mysterious statement, onomatopoeia....
The number of sentences your MAIN BODY paragraphs should contain
What is at least 5
Every sentence must begin and end with these.
What are capital letters and punctuation
Support your main points with at least 2 _____ and _____ .
What are DETAILS and EXAMPLES
This is the "roadmap" for the rest of your essay.
What is the THESIS statement
The PART OF SPEECH you should add to sentences to expand them and make them more vivid.
What are ADJECTIVES
Your conclusion paragraph should include...
What is your thesis restated
If you cannot think of any details and examples, use EXAMPLES from...
What is THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN, HEARD, OR READ.
What is the TOPIC SENTENCE