Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Revision
Teacher Trivia
100

Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?

The introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.

100

Is the body paragraph the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?

The body is the 2nd part of an argumentative essay.

100
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
The conclusion is the 3rd part of an argumentative essay.
100

What does it mean to revise?

Revise means to go back and edit or make changes to your draft.

100

Where is Mrs Graham from?  


Arizona

200

What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the whole essay.

200
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph.
200

Why are conclusions important?

Conclusions are important because they restate the thesis

200
Is formal writing style written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
Formal writing style uses 3rd person only.
200

Why does Mrs. Graham give gifts on Friday?

Spirit wear

300
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook.
300
Where are the topic sentences located in a paragraph?
Topic sentences are the first sentence in each body paragraph.
300
What is an opposing claim?
An opposing claim states the opposite side from the author's.
300
Why is it important to revise your essays?
It is important to revise your essays to catch any mistakes.
300

What is Mr.s Graham's favorite color?

Blue

400

Claim or Thesis? 

Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.

Claim

400

What is the evidence? 

Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. 

400

What are transition words? 

Transition words (or signal words) show a change in ideas. 

400

What comes before the Topic Sentence?  

Transition 

400

Where did Mrs. Graham attend college

University of Arizona

500

What is a Hook?

The attention getter

500

What is a topic sentence?

First sentence in a paragraph 

500

What is the first sentence in a Conclusion? 

Restated Thesis 

500

What is "They Say, I Say"

Sentence starters  

500

True or FalseMrs. Graham is 58% deaf.

True