Body Paragraphs
What part(s) of your essay should be written in ACECES format?
Body paragraphs
Name one hook strategy to start your essay!
Quote
Question
Story/Anecdote
Interesting/Surprising Fact
ect...
What is the topic of this prompt: Write an essay explaining how volcanoes effect the surrounding environments.
Volcanoes effect the surrounding environments
What are the two pieces of information you MUST include with text evidence as part of your citation?
Author's last name and page/line/paragraph number
FALSE
Before citing your evidence, you have to include this type of phrase to tell your reader you are introduction evidence.
Transition phrase
This should always be the last sentence of your introduction and tells readers the topic and point of your essay
Thesis
What is the topic of this prompt: Write an essay explaining how polar bears are affected by the shrinking ice caps.
Polar bears are affected by the shrinking ice caps
(Seuss 3)
What is the purpose of your conclusion paragraph?
To bring your essay to an end and wrap up all of your points.
What does ACE stand for in ACE paragraphs?
A-
C-
E-
A-Answer the question
C-Cite evidence to support claim
E-Elaborate on your evidence
The "T" of HAT stands for...
Hint: The last sentence of your introduction
Thesis
Write a fill-in-the-blank thesis for the prompt: Write an essay about the importance of recycling
Recycling is important because...
Write a parenthetical citation using the following information: Author's Name- John Smith, Paragraph- 7
(Smith 7)
The opposing sides opinion on the argument is called this.
The Counterclaim
How many pieces of text evidence should you include in each body paragraph for an argumentative essay? (minimum amount)
3
The "H" in HAT stands for...
Hint- The first step in your introduction!
Hook
How many sentences should your thesis be?
ONLY ONE!
Write a parenthetical citation using the following information: Unknown Author, Title: Rocky Mountains, Paragraph 9
(Rocky Mountains 9)
What is it called when you state why the counterclaim is wrong?
The rebuttal
If your essay is Argumentative, what MUST you include in each of your body paragraphs?
Counterclaim and rebuttal
Giving background information about your topic in your introduction is called this.
Hint: The 'A' in HAT
Attack the prompt
Write a fill-in-the-blank thesis statement for the prompt: Explain the importance of technology on our daily life
Technology is important to our daily life because...
Write a parenthetical citation using the following information: Author- Kenneth Oppel, Title: The Nest, Page: 82
(Oppel 82)
What must your rebuttal ALWAYS have after it?
Evidence to support why your claim is correct and the counterclaim is wrong