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Teacher Trivia
100

What is the most important part of the entire essay?

The thesis sentence

100

What elements do you need in your body paragraphs?

-topic sentence (reason)

-evidence 

-explanation of evidence 

-evidence 

-explanation of evidence 

-transition sentence 

100

How long should your conclusion paragraph be?

At least 5 sentences.

100
What does it mean to revise?
Revise means to go back and edit or make changes to your draft.
100

Where did Ms. Ismail grow up?

Dubai

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. In this case, its where you state your reason. 

200
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring together the arguments and main ideas before the author gives a call to action.
200
Is formal writing style written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
Formal writing style uses 3rd person only.
200

What is Ms. Ismail's favorite hobby? 

surfing or reading

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 a counterclaim?

A counterclaim states the opposite side from the author's as well as why the author disagrees with the opposite side. 

300
Why is it important to revise your essays?
It is important to revise your essays to catch any mistakes.
300

Where did Ms. Ismail go to school (college)?

UCLA and UC Berkeley 

400

what is the formula for a thesis statement?

topic + claim + because + reason 1 + reason 2

400
What is evidence? Where do you gather your evidence?
Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. Evidence comes from sources (such as an article, book, or website).
400

What is different about a middle school level conclusion and a high school level conclusion?

The "so what" aspect. High school conclusion paragraphs contain new information, not just summary. They also tell the readers WHY they should care.

400

What will my focus be when grading your midterm?

Checking to see that all elements are there.

400

When did Ms. Ismail start college? (At what age?)

16

500

What is the order of people Will encounters on his elevator ride down to the lobby?

Buck (Shawn's friend), Dani (childhood friend), Uncle Mark, Mikey Holloman (Will's father), Frick (Buck's murderer), and Shawn.

500

What condition does Will's mom have? (hint, Shawn was getting soap for her condition when he was shot)

Eczema

500

Why is it tragic that Will and Tony wait “like they always do” when shots are fired (Part 1, Page 11)?

because it implies that this is an everyday occurrence in their lives

500

What is a penny drop?

A trick on the monkey bars where you hang upside down, swing back and forth, and let go. Riggs taught Shawn how to do this, and Shawn taught Will.

500

What form does the text within the novel take?

verse form