Parts of the Essay
This is what the first paragraph of an essay is called
What is the introduction
Experts say 87% of slang words disappear before teachers even learn how to use them correctly.
What is using a statistic
Eating a soggy sandwich is like hugging a wet sponge—gross, squishy, and kind of sad.
What is a simile
An essay in response to the following prompt: Should students be allowed to use AI in class?
What is persuasive
A teacher who is obsessed with all things mythology, including Star Wars
Who is Liz
The last paragraph of an essay
What is the conclusion
How did words like “sus” and “bet” suddenly become full sentences?
What is starting with a question
Peter’s pet penguin proudly paraded past the pink pickle patch.
What is alliteration
An essay that begins: "The first time I went ice skating I was terrified!"
What is narrative
This teacher's motto is, "No crumby snacks!"
Who is Joe
The three paragraphs after the introduction
What are body paragraphs
“I’m cooked, no cap,” is no longer something you hear in a kitchen, but in almost every middle school hallway.
What is starting with a quotation
I have a mountain of homework so tall that even a rocket couldn’t reach the top.
What is hyperbole
An story about an alien who comes to earth and lives in a little girl's closet
What is narrative
What the letters of REALM stand for
Redefining Education and Living Meaningfully
Used to grab the reader's attention
What is the hook
Slang is an informal phrase or word used in popular culture
Starting with a definition
The chairs creaked like they were complaining about all the sitting they had to do.
What is personification
A paper titled, "Leatherback Turtle Habitats"
What is expository
The youngest Realm kids are Roots & Branches. The oldest are Academy. This the group between the two
What is Journey
Placed at the end of an essay to motivate the reader to do something
What is a call to action
Using the word “mid” in front of the wrong friend could cause them to kill you
What is using a shocking statement
The cat jumped on the table with a loud THWACK! SPLAT! BOING! and sent the cereal flying.
What is onomatopoeia
Should always include a call to action
What is persuasive
How many years Realm has been open