Essay Writing I
This is always the last paragraph in an essay.
What is a conclusion
What are words like "Furthermore, In addition, As well as this, Also, Secondly, Moreover, etc." called in essay writing?
What is transition words
What must a conclusion always start with?
The Restating of your Thesis in a unique way
What paragraph must your main argument be stated in first?
What is the introduction
How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
What is at least one piece/ quotation
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph that catches the readers attention is called what?
What is a hook
What are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion) called?
What are body paragraphs
How many paragraphs is standard for an essay?
What is 5 paragraphs?
How many sentences at minimum should be in a body paragraph?
5-7 Sentences (Topic Sentence/claim, Context/Background, evidence, explanation, Transition)
What are the two main components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
What is a hook and thesis statement
What is the main claim sentence that provides a road map for the rest of your essay called?
What is a thesis statement
What is to say the same thing in your own words
What is one thing you must have in your body paragraph if you make a claim?
What is a quotation/ textual evidence
Where in the introduction paragraph should the thesis statement be?
What is the last sentence/at the end
What is a sentence that is incomplete called (does not make sense/ does not have a subject + verb)?
What is a fragment/incomplete sentence.
What is the formula for a thesis statement?
What is Topic + Position + Reason (TIMES 3)
When writing your informative paragraph, it is important that you do WHAT before you even start writing?
MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT THE PROMPT IS!!!!!
What purpose does a body paragraph serve in relation to your thesis statement?
What is it explains your argument in detail with evidence
TRUE OR FALSE: Context should be all about why you are writing your essay?
FALSE! It is the background to your evidence and about the essays.
What is the goal of skimming and scanning?
What is to find main idea
What should you do once you've learned what your prompt is?
RESTATE THAT PROMPT AS YOUR THESIS
What is the first paragraph in an essay?
What is the introduction.
What are some formal writing rules?
What is to avoid: slang, contractions, abbreviations, metaphors, simile, figures of speech, and vulgar language.
What is the purpose of a thesis/ what must a thesis do in response to a prompt?
We must answer the PROMPT CAREFULLY!
What type of evidence can you use in your personal essay?
What is personal experience