Prompts
Based on the following prompt, determine if it is for an argumentative essay or an informative essay:
You have to build a bookshelf for you mothers living room. In your essay, explain the steps you would take to build the book shelf. Make sure to include accurate and thorough details.
informative
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
The hook
What is needed in a body paragraph to support its main idea?
evidence aka quotations
What mode of persuasion should never be in the body paragraphs but should be in the introduction and conclusion paragraphs?
Pathos
Where should the period go when inserting a citation?
After the closing parenthesis.
Based on the following prompt, determine if it is for an argumentative essay or an informative essay:
People sometimes say, where you come from determines your favorite types of food. In a formal essay, write about what you believe are the best types of food. Make sure to explain your reasoning.
argumentative
Where is a thesis statement located in a formal essay?
The last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
What is needed when you put a quote into your essay?
What is the best way to begin a concluding paragraph?
Summarize the thesis
Where should a citation go in the following sentence?
"Tony isn't ready to dance" said Angelica.
In between Angelica and the period.
Based on the following prompt, determine if it is for an argumentative essay or an informative essay:
Schools today use grading scales that consist of letter grades. (ex: A, B, C, D, F) In an essay, determine if schools should rid of this type of grading scale and replace them with stating if the student had either passed or failed the class on report cards.
argumentative
How many sentences make up the thesis?
One
What is the purpose of the third body paragraph in an argumentative essay?
The counterargument
What question should the conclusion paragraph answer?
Why should we care?
Where do chapter numbers go within a citation?
no where
Based on the following prompt, determine if it is for an argumentative essay or an informative essay:
Humans are emotionally driven begins. We work off of our emotions more often than not. In an essay, explain why it is important for humans to forgive. Make sure to back your reason with efficient evidence.
informative
What should the body of an introduction paragraph consist of?
Definitions, background information, important dates,ie
What is needed if you introduce a counterargument in your essay?
A rebuttal
Which of the following should never be in a conclusion paragraph:
1. a warning
2. suggested results
3. new provoking ideas
4. call to action
new provoking ideas
Write a proper citation based upon the following information:
Book: 'Tis the Season.
Author: Norma Watson
Chapter 11
Page 133
(Watson 133).
Based on the following prompt, determine if it is for an argumentative essay or an informative essay:
Though humans are considered to be rulers of the universe, we are still apart of nature. We have triggers embedded in us at birth that push us to survive. Write an essay about the lengths people will go to survive. Make sure to back your reasoning with evidence.
informative
Make a thesis statement based on the following prompt:
Should high school students be allowed to have recess?
High school students should (or should not) be allowed to have recess because Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3.
What acronym should you use when formatting a body paragraph?
M
E
A
L
What is a "call to action"?
An action you want the readers of your essay to do to support your argument.
If a quote ends in a "!" or "?" do you keep it within the quote or put it at the end of the citation?
Keep it within the quote