Introductions
Which part of the introduction is arguably the least important?
The hook
Your topic sentence follows the same structure as your...
Thesis statement
Do quotes need to be integrated into a body paragraph?
Yes, you should not just dump a quote into your body paragraph. You need to make quotes part of the sentence.
What is a strong word to use in a conclusion?
Overall, ultimately, essentially
True or false: Page numbers go on the bottom right page.
False: Page numbers go on the top right of the page.
What do you need in your background information?
Author's name, type of work, title of work, and summary of the text through YOUR topic (critical overview).
Typically, how many CEA methods per body paragraph?
Two CEA methods per body paragraph
Should you use a quote to start your body paragraphs?
No, you start with your topic sentence (argument for that body paragraph).
True or false: You should restate your thesis statement the same way that you do in your introduction.
False: You should restate your thesis statement differently in the conclusion.
Should you use contractions in an argumentative, academic essay?
No, you should not use contractions in an argumentative, academic essay.
What do you actually do in your background information?
You state the TAG and provide a critical overview of the text by summarizing it through YOUR topic.
Your quotes and quote analyses should support...
The argument for EACH body paragraph's argument (your topic sentence)
What does utilizing the academic vocabulary do?
Academic vocabulary enhances your analysis.
By the conclusion, you want to present the reader with...
a new perspective on your topic
What is the correct heading form?
Name
Teacher's Name
Class Name
Due Date
In your thesis' reasoning, should the abstract / "universal" argument focus upon the text you are analyzing.
No, it should be an argument about an idea that theoretically be applied to other works of fiction, etc.
True or false: Your concluding sentence should repeat your topic sentence.
False
Commonly, in your two CEA methods per body paragraph, should you have two quotes from the same page?
No, commonly, the quotes should be from different parts of the work. Please read next time.
Should you copy your background information in your conclusion?
No, you shouldn't.
True or false: The size of the page number's font should be 11 Times New Roman.
False: The font size should be 12 Times New Roman.
In your thesis' claim, what should it focus upon?
Focus upon the literary work you are analyzing.
In CEA method, your context should simultaneously do (2 things):
1. Introduce where the quote is from
2. Introduce your argument about the quote
Does the writer cite the quote correctly?
Celie says, “I think what color Shug Avery would wear.She like a queen to me so I say to Kate, Somethin purple, maybe little red in it.” (Walker pg. 20)
No, it should like this:
Celie says, “I think what color Shug Avery would wear.She like a queen to me so I say to Kate, Somethin purple, maybe little red in it” (Walker 20).
Name TWO options that you would provide in a conclusion AFTER your restated thesis statement.
1. Third Person Reflection
2. Call to Action
3. Extension
4. Areas of Further Exploration
In what person should your essay ONLY be in (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)?
Your essay should be in the 3rd person.