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Essay Structure
DGP Ideas
Commas
Quote Integration and Analysis
Topic Sentence Claims
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What are the three main parts of an intro. paragraph? In what order do these parts appear?
First hook, then transition sentences, then thesis statement.
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How do you successfully join these two clauses? 1. John drives to work 2. Sally rides her bike to work
John drives to work, AND Sally rides her bike to work. OR John drives to work, BUT Sally rides her bike to work.
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Where should the comma go in this sentence? My most annoying pet bird Gizmo chirps throughout the night.
My most annoying pet bird, Gizmo, chirps throughout the night.
100
T/F: All quotes need to be followed by an in-text citation so readers can see exactly where the quotes have come from.
True.
100
Which sentence has a stronger, more ARGUABLE claim? Tillamook is town that has access to many rivers. Tillamook's sense of community is what many residents find most appealing.
Tillamook's sense of community is what many residents find most appealing.
200
What is the function of the introduction paragraph?
It should transition your reader into the "world" of the paper. It should clearly introduce your paper's topic to the reader.
200
Which of the following is an imperative sentence? Jim, can you take me to the movies? OR Jim, take me to the movies.
Jim, take me to the movies.
200
Should the following sentence get a comma? Why or why not? He loves her and her family because they are kind.
No.
200
What information should follow a quote, and how should that information be formatted?
Author and page number. (Garcia 22).
200
What is the problem with this topic sentence's claim? The best thing about seafood is its nutritious qualities, but the worst thing about seafood is how expensive it is.
Difficult to figure out what the focus of the paragraph will be.
300
What role do the body paragraphs play in an essay? What is their function or purpose?
They should directly support the main claim in the thesis statement. The body paragraphs provide evidence that backs up the central idea in the thesis statement.
300
Create a grammatically correct sentence that starts with the word "because." AND Create a grammatically correct sentence with the word "because" in the middle of it.
1. Because it's raining, I brought my umbrella. 2. I love burritos because they are delicious.
300
Give two examples of sentences that need commas because they have nouns of direct address.
Sarah, do you have a minute to talk? Give me the ball, James!
300
What is the function of a signal phrase? What does it do?
Introduces a quote to the reader and essentially lets them know that a quote is coming.
300
Why should topic sentences contain claims? What role do claims play for readers AND writers?
Claims help writers by giving a paragraph focus. They as a roadmap for the writer. They help readers by getting the reader interested in the paragraph to come, and they let the reader know exactly what the writer attempts to prove/explain.
400
If your essay was about the benefits of teenagers working part time jobs, what sort of parting wisdom could you give to the reader in the essay's conclusion paragraph?
--Work teaches responsibility/independence/time management/etc.
400
What is the complete subject in the following sentence? What is the complete predicate (verb)? My best friend, Sara, lives in California.
My best friend, Sara (complete subject) lives in California (complete verb)
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Should the following sentences receive commas? Why or why not? 1. John will meet me at the restaurant. 2. Maria who lives next door works in an office downtown. 3. I can pick her up since she lives close to me.
1. No. Not noun of direct address. 2. Yes. Adjective clause. 3. No. Sub. conjunction in the middle of the sentence.
400
Provide analysis for the following topic sentence/quote. Topic Sent. = Dogs are expensive pets to own. Quote = "Owners need to buy dog leashes, bones, collars, and other accessories for their dogs."
Possible analysis: Paying for all of the different items that a dog needs to survive throughout its lifetime can be a real challenge for its owner.
400
Write three different sentences with claims about the following topic: The benefits of friendship
Friends can help people through difficult situations. Friendship is one of the things that people value most in their lives. Only with the help of friends can people take on challenging goals.
500
Write two ARGUABLE thesis statements for the following essay prompts: 1. Explain to an adult what it's like to be a teenager today. 2. Should high school students be on a year-round school schedule?
--Being a teenager today is challenging because of social pressures, busy schedules, and high expectations from adults. --Students should not be on a year-round schedule because of the way this would affect their summer opportunities.
500
How do you write the following titles: 1. Fall Colors (song title) 2. Home on the Ranch (book title) 3. My Friend (play title) 4. Found in the World (poem title)
"Fall Colors" Home on the Ranch (italicized) My Friend (italicized) "Found in the World"
500
What are the five relative pronouns that can start an adjective clause? Ex: Maria, WHO lives next door, works downtown.
Who Whose Whom That Which
500
What topic sentence would fit the following quote/analysis: Topic sentence = ? Quote = "Storms create large waves that pose a risk to surfers" Analysis = Waves, one of the biggest threat to surfers, have the power to break surf boards and potentially drown surfers.
Surfers face a number of different challenges.
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1. Explain the relationship between a topic sentence claim, a quote in the paragraph, and that quote's analysis sentences. 2. What claim-related question can writer's ask themselves as they attempt to write quote analysis?
A quote supports the topic sentence claim, and analysis explains how the quote specifically supports the t.s. claim. Question: How is this quote an example of evidence that directly supports the claim?