Essay Structure
Writing Techniques
Mr. House Hacks
Wisdom
Hidden Lore
100

The strategic method used to ensure good structure in a Narrative Essay.

What is Plot Diagram

100

The techniques used to show conversation between multiple characters in a Narrative Essay.

What is Dialogue

100

If you cannot spell a word, use this strategy to make sure you don't lose points.

Change the word to a word that you can spell.

100

What delicious treat can be made with a loaf of bread and a can of Chef Boyardee?

Ravioli Sandwich

100

Before becoming a teacher, which job made Mr. House learn integrity.


"I wasn't talking about you, I swear! Please don't hit me!"

Fry Cook

200

The fundamental piece of an Informative Essay.


"If you do this well, the essay basically writes itself."

What is Thesis Statement

200

The writing technique that makes writing more descriptive by describing taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight.

Sensory Language

200

To ensure good vocabulary is used in an essay, use this sneaky little trick to look smart.

Steal words from passage 1 and passage 2 and use them in the essay response.

200

What is the best way to make sure you never run into a cow on the highway?

Memorize the location of all local farms, and be careful at night.

200

Before becoming a teacher, which job taught Mr. House to buy a good belt?



Logging

300

The method used to ensure a written response fully answers the question.

What is the RACES method

300

The necessary step to support your thesis, and the third step in the RACES method.

Cite evidence

300

If you are running out of time, use this hack to make sure you still have good structure.

Throw out the third patty and rock out with a double cheese burger instead.

300

To avoid a maggot infestation in your cabinet from a bad bag of potatoes, what is the smart way to shop?

Only buy food that you are going to cook the week you bought it.

300

What color was Mr. House's hair?

Brown

400

The method used to ensure proper structure in an informative essay.

The burger method


Triple Sonic Smasher

400

This strategy ensures that grammar mistakes are minimal.

Only write what you are confident in.

400

Do this to make sure no test time is wasted. It is the first step when taking the test.

Read the prompt before anything else.

400

Who comes first, Eden or Mrs. House?

Mrs. House always comes first, because one day Eden will move out. 

400

What are Mr. House's first four names?

Sebastian Ezekiel Thomas Harrison

SETH

500

The formula used to create flawless thesis statements.

What is General Topic + Statement+ 2-3 Categories=Thesis

500

This small detail between paragraphs earns a free point on the test.

Transitions

500

Do this to make sure you get at least half the points on test day.

Answer the prompt and stay on topic.

500

Why is Mr. House thankful for all of his students.

He loves them all and always will <3

500

What is Mr. House's name in street ball?

CrackerJack