Introduction
What should you do on the first line of each new paragraph? (Hint: FORMAT)
indent
List 3 transitions you could use to show an additional/similar Supporting Detail
Also; Likewise; Furthermore; Moreover: Additionally; Similarly
List 3 transitions you could use at the beginning of a Conclusion
In conclusion; To conclude; To sum up; Ultimately; In summary
denotative, connotative, illustrative, comparison
Why do we use adjective clauses?
To give readers a description of words without writing separate sentences.
How should one write an essay title?
fun, creative phrase 4-6 words long
List 3 transitions I could use to introduce an Example
For example; For instance; To illustrate; To demonstrate; Such as; In this case
What are the 3 sections of a Conclusion?
Restate Thesis; Summary of Main Ideas; Clincher
What is the goal of a definition essay?
The goal is to explain the meaning of a word or phrase with different definitions.
What are the types of adjective clauses?
restrictive and nonrestrictive
What 3 things go in an introduction?
How many Supporting Details does each Body Paragraph need?
2
What should your Summary of Main Ideas include?
1-2 sentences reminding the reader of your main ideas, and how they help to support your overall argument.
Write an example in an "Illustration" paragraph.
Imagine...
Picture this...
What are the relative pronouns used in restrictive clauses?
who for people, that for things and people
What does a Definition Essay need in a thesis?
Sequence Transition + Topic + Main Idea = ?
Topic Sentence! The first sentence of each Body Paragraph.
What are the 3 things you could use as a Clincher?
Question, General Statement, or Information
Why would someone write a connotative paragraph?
To give connotations of the word, which are alternative meanings that people can think of when they hear the word.
What does every nonrestrictive adjective clause need?
COMMAS
I am an alien trying to learn a new word. What part of the introduction helps me understand????
background information
Write a topic sentence for a denotative paragraph.
First, this essay will ...denotative definitions which tell...
What are some easy ways to restate your Thesis differently in your Conclusion?
Use synonyms or change the sentence structure
Write a topic sentence for a comparison body paragraph.
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Use a nonrestrictive adjective clause: The city of San Francisco has little traffic. It has an effective trolley system.
The city of San Francisco, which has an effective trolley system, has little traffic.