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Introduction
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Revising/Editing
Teacher Trivia
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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

What country is Ms. Pandit originally from? 

India

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 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. Pandit's favorite hobby?

Going to concerts

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 counterargument?

A counterargument states the opposite side from the author's.

300

Why is it important to edit your essays?

to catch any mistakes

300

What is Ms. Pandit's favorite color?

Purple

400
Is the following an example of a strong or weak thesis statement? Explain why. Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.
The example is a strong thesis because it gives the author's position (dogs are fantastic pets), gives 3 supporting reasons (why dogs are fantastic pets), and is written in formal writing style (3rd person, no slang, no abbreviations, no contractions).
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 are transition words? Give an example of 3.

Transition words (or signal words) show a change in ideas. Some examples include: first, second, third, in conclusion, as can be seen, overall, furthermore, for example...

400

Name one thing to check for when editing an essay.

Possible answers:

spelling 

capitalization

punctuation

grammar

400

Who is Ms. Pandit's favorite band?

The Beatles

500

Label the hook and thesis statement in the following introduction. 

"Why do athletes train so hard? Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."

Hook = "Why do athletes train so hard?" 

Thesis = "To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."

500

Label the topic sentence in the following body paragraph. "Second, year-round school is easier for working families. They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks. Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."

Topic Sentence = "Second, year-round school is easier for working families." 

500

Is a conclusion necessary in an argumentative essay? Why or why not?

Yes, because it reminds the reader of your position/reasons.

500

Count the number of editing mistakes that need to be fixed in the following paragraph.

 I think year-round school should exist bc students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and American students are falling behind students in europe and asia. B4 haters see the research, year-round school might sound like a stinky idea. Year-round school really is a smart solution for our students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. If we want to help students learn more, year-round school oughta happen in more schools.

5

500

What does Ms. Pandit love to do sometimes during lessons?

Tell stories (anecdotes)