Miscellaneous 1
What is an essay?
Many paragraphs that talk about 1 main idea
What 3 things the introduction includes?
hook, link/background information/thesis
How many body paragraphs should you write in a 5 paragraph essay?
3
How many sentences should there be in a conclusion?
What type of hook is this?
"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" (King).
Quotation
How many reasons should be stated in thesis?
how ever many body paragraphs you plan on having
Triple points: This might be tricky one, name at least 3 kinds of hooks.
Facts/statistics, anecdote, quotation, definition, story, etc.
What 4 things does the body paragraph include?
Topic sentence, evidence, commentary, conclusion
What is the first sentence in conclusion about?
reviews the main idea of the thesis statement in different words
What is an indent?
Space at the beginning of each paragraph
What is the hook?
A sentence that will attract reader's attention.
What is included into link/background information in the essay?
Sentences that link the hook to the thesis statement.
How many sentences should a body paragraph be?
5-8 sentences
What is the second, third, and fourth sentences of the conclusion about?
review 3 body paragraphs topic sentences in different words
What do we call the words that link sentences and make the paragraphs more interesting for the reader?
transition words
What should you always have in mind while writing your essay?
Thesis
How many sentences should you include into the link/background information?
2-3 sentences
What does the topic sentence introduce?
The main idea of the paragraph
What makes the last sentence of the conclusion?
Tells a result, consequence, recommendation based on thesis statement
What are the two ways of making your paragraph look neat for a reader?
1. indent
2. space between the paragraphs
What will you write in between the hook and the thesis?
Link/background information
What does a thesis include?
your point and your arguments/reasons
Based on the thesis, "Technology makes people emotionally, mentally, and physically lazy." please tell what the body paragraphs of the essay will talk about.
Body paragraph #1
Body paragraph #2
Body paragraph #3
Body paragraph #1 emotionally lazy
Body paragraph #2 mentally lazy
Body paragraph #3 physically lazy
What kind of words do you need to use to write conclusion? Tricky question, think "how do I restate something without restating something, I use ___________"
synonyms
What is Ms. Rasore's favorite villain ?
Ursula