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Parts of an Essay
Introductions
Body Paragraphs
Everyday Edits
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The green backpack has __________ pockets than the blue one. A. least B. less C. fewest D. fewer
What is D. fewer
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This paragraph starts your essay and explains what you'll be talking about.
What is an introduction
100
List the ABC's of pre-writing.
What is : ATTACK, BRAINSTORM, CHOOSE
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How many body paragraphs should you have in a 5-paragraph essay?
What is 3.
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Fix the error:Silly Putty flu off store shelves.
What is "Silly Putty flew off store shelves."
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The frightened pilot’s face was white as he lowered the plane onto the Smiths’ private ______ that time was running out for his ailing friend. A. runway: he knew B. runway, he knew C. runway. He knew D. runway but he knew
What is C. runway. He knew
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These paragraphs explain your argument and provide evidence to prove it.
What are body paragraphs
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What is a THESIS and is it necessary?
What is your thesis must state your opinion plus 3 reasons to support your opinion. It is the LAST SENTENCE in your INTRODUCTORY paragraph.
200
What is the sentence that starts a body paragraph?
What is a topic sentence
200
What makes cookies and cakes more tasty.
What is makes cookies and cakes more tasty.
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The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for her husband and _______. A. I B. he C. she D. her
What is A. I
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This paragraph wraps up your point, re-stating your thesis and leaving the reader with a final thought.
What is a conclusion
300
What is the opening sentence of your introduction called? What should it do?
What is a hook. It should get your reader interested in reading your essay.
300
What sentences prove your argument?
What are concrete details (facts)?
300
They can be cracked and ate right from the tree!
What is they can be cracked and eaten right from the tree!
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“We should __________ without the captain,” the coach said impatiently. A. proceeds B. precede C. precedent D. proceed
What is D. proceed
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This is how many TOTAL paragraphs I suggested your essay should be.
What is 5
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What is the sentence that provides background information; it links your hook to your thesis
What is a context sentence
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What is the sentence that explains HOW your evidence proves your thesis?
What is commentary (analysis)?
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With those words, he called on people to defend there rights.
What is: With those words, he called on people to defend their rights.
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Many situations in life __________ some knowledge of math. A. requires B. does require C. is requiring D. require
What is D. require
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List the order an overall essay should follow.....
What is INTRODUCTION--BODY PARAGRAPH (x3)--CONCLUSION
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List the correct order of sentences in an introduction.
What is : HOOK, CONTEXT, THESIS
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Here's a sample thesis: Abraham Lincoln was a natural leader because he helped bring the country back together, tried to give Black slaves rights, and united the people. Now, list what your 3 body paragraphs would be about, in the correct order
What is: 1) bring the country back together, 2) give Black slaves rights, 3) unite the people
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There are 3 errors here: They shot down more then 100 enemy plains during there war.
What is There are 3 errors here: They shot down more than 100 enemy planes during their war.