Introduction
What is the first sentence in the introduction paragraph called?
The hook question.
What is the first sentence needed in a body paragraph?
The topic sentence or first/second/third reason.
Restate the claim.
True or False: "First," "second," and "third" are high level transitions that should be used to begin your topic sentences in your body paragraphs whenever possible.
False (c'mon now!)
What is 637 divided by 7
91
What do you do in the second sentence in the introduction paragraph?
You introduce the topic or issue that you will be discussing in your essay.
What is the last sentence in a body paragraph called?
The concluding/conclusion/closing sentence.
What is the name of the last sentence in your conclusion paragraph?
"So what?"
Which of the following transitions does not indicate an order or sequence?
1. Then
2. Subsequently
3. However
4. To begin
3. However
What is the final sentence in the introduction paragraph called?
The claim.
What do you do in the third sentence in a body paragraph?
Explain how the EVIDENCE supports the CLAIM.
What is the second thing you do in your conclusion paragraph?
Briefly restate/summarize the reasons you discussed in your body paragraphs.
Which of the three transitions shows contrast?
1. Ultimately
2. Although
3. Moreover
2. Although
What is in the middle of space?
Which sentence in the introduction would the following sentence be an example of?
"People continue to disagree about the potential positive and negative effects that school uniforms can have on students and whether students should be required to wear uniforms in school."
Introducing the topic or issue.
What do you do in the second sentence in a body paragraph?
Provide a direct quote/evidence AND include a citation at the end of the sentence.
The following sentence is an example of what sentence from the conclusion paragraph?
"It's incredibly important for people to understand the positive effects that vaccinations can have so that they can make the correct decision when considering whether to vaccinate their children."
The "So what?" sentence.
What is the one thing that is incorrect with the following direct quote?
The author states that "even though emissions are rising, people can still cut down on pollution by continuing to recycle paper and plastic." (Carlson 58)
There is a period inside of the quotation marks instead of after the citation.
What college did Mr. Hallett attend?
University of Arizona (UofA)
The following sentence is an example of which sentence from the introduction paragraph?
"Students should not be permitted to chew gum at school because it can become a distraction and creates a messier school campus."
The claim.
What THREE things are missing from the following sentence containing a direct quote/evidence?
According to the text, "Polar bears are one of the largest land mammals with an average height of over 8 feet tall."
The title of the article, the author's name, and the citation.
What is the one transition that you should not use to begin your conclusion paragraph?
"In conclusion, ..."
Which of the following is a causal transition?
1. Nevertheless
2. Additionally
3. As a result
3. As a result
What instrument did Mr. Hallett play when he was in school?
The trumpet.