START
What should you NEVER start your essay with?
(The hook I've told you to never use.)
a question
TRUE OR FALSE
The longer the essay; the higher score it will get.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
If you find great evidence, but it's too long to quote, you can leave out unnecessary information and replace the words you leave out with " . . . " instead.
True
TRUE OR FALSE
It's okay to use multiple sentences of reasoning and explanation for each quote.
TRUE
How do you replace the word "you" in an essay?
"one"
"a person"
"the reader/author"
What is the name of the paragraph in which your thesis statement should be?
Introductory paragraph / last sentence of the introduction
How many paragraphs should your essay have at least?
It should have at least 4 paragraphs.
What punctuation should be at the beginning and end of each quote?
Quotation Marks " "
What are the three required sentences in a body paragraph?
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
What are the "no-no" words in:
"I think the setting of Night, the Holocaust, influences the theme b/c atrocities are committed, yet the protag stays strong."
(3)
"I think" (don't talk about yourself)
"b/c" (no texting lingo)
"protag" (don't be lazy, write the whole word)
If your essay does not respond to the prompt in the thesis statement, what is the highest possible score your essay can get?
0
What is the name of the last paragraph of your essay?
FALSE
How do you introduce a quote?
The author wrote,
The first sentence of each body paragraph should include information that you've already written in the ______ (part of the intro paragraph).
thesis statement
If you find yourself using the same word again and again, you can . . .
use the dictionary to look up synonyms!
What method does Ms. Hardage say to use as a hook (the very first sentence)?
Define an important word from the prompt.
What is "reasoning"?
Explanation of a quote: why you picked that quote/ what that quote proves/ what conclusions can be drawn from the quote/ etc.
How many quotes should your essay have AT LEAST?
at least 2
What should you do after typing up your entire essay (but before submitting the entire test)?
READ YOUR ESSAY TO YOURSELF
What are the "no-no" words/phrases in:
"I am writing this essay to tell you about how the setting of Night, the Holocaust, influences the theme because bad stuff happens, yet the protagonist stays good through these things."
(3)
"I am writing this essay to tell you" don't use first person, the grader knows they're grading an essay
"bad/good" low level vocabulary
"things/stuff" vague meaningless
How do you write a thesis statement? (2 steps)
Answer the prompt (steal as many words from the prompt as possible) and provide 2-3 reasons!
What is the "So What?"
The very last sentence of your essay that leaves the reader feeling like your essay really mattered or that they can go make a difference in the world.
TRUE OR FALSE
The majority of the words in your essay should come from your head, not quoted from the passage.
True.
The last, optional, sentence in a body paragraph is called what (this also describes the sentence's function)?
Transition
What are the no-no words/phrases in:
In conclusion, you should be begging to see why you should speak out against people who mad you mad & sad; thanks for reading!
(5)
"you" - don't use 2nd person
"begging" - it's beginning, it's crazy to me how frequently I see students confuse these two words
"mad & sad" - these are low-level words, use better vocabulary!
"thanks for reading" - no