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Intro Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Body Paragraphs Continued!
Conclusion
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What are the two most important parts of the intro paragraph (in order of appearance)?
Hook and Thesis
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What are you supposed to do in a Concrete Detail sentence?
Give an example that proves your point.
100
What does a Topic Sentence do?
It tells the reader the main point of the paragraph.
(It repeats one of the main points from the thesis)
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Is a concluding sentence (CS) different from a concluding paragraph?
YES One of them ends a paragraph (CS) and the other (Conclusion Paragraph) ends the whole essay.
100
AT LEAST how many paragraphs need to be in an academic essay?
Four.
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Give at least two methods for creating a hook.
1. Shocking statistic
2. Rhetorical question
3. Famous quote (From famous people, songs, movies, etc.)
4. Famous saying
5. Short story with lots of visual details
6. Controversial/shocking statement or observation
7. Short and shocking statement
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What do you need to do in a Commentary Sentence (CM)?
Explain your Concrete Detail (CD). (In other words, explain how your example proves your point.)
200
What does a Conclusion Sentence do in a paragraph?
It repeats the main point but with more emphasis.
It wraps up the paragraph.
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How do you write the first sentence of your conclusion?
Repeat your thesis but in new words.
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What comes after the intro paragraph?
Your two (or more) body paragraphs.
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Why is having two examples or reasons in the thesis so important?
They organize your essay, give you something to write about in your two body paragraphs, and helps your reader follow your train of thought. ADD TO NOTES!
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How do you write a Concluding Sentence (CS)?
1. Use an emphasis transition (e.g., "Therefore," "So," "Evidently," "Hence,")
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2. Repeat your Topic Sentence (main point) but in new words.
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Identify the following sentence type from a body paragraph:
One reason why cats are the best pets to have is the fact that they are low maintenance.
It is a Topic Sentence (TS).
It states a main point and uses the TS formula ("One reason why X is because Y).
It's not a CS because it doesn't have an emphasis transition ("therefore," "evidently," etc.)
300
Why SHOULDN'T you use phrases like "In conclusion," in your conclusion?
It wastes space. It's already obvious that you are ending.
300
Is the following a thesis or a topic sentence?
Mistakes can lead to success, as seen in the invention of chocolate chip cookies and corn flakes.
Thesis.
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BE SPECIFIC: Where does your thesis statement go?
End of the first paragraph (also called an intro paragraph).
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If you are stuck or know you tend to get off topic, what is one formula you could use to write a Topic Sentence (TS)?
1. One reason why X is because Y (X is your position and Y is ONE of your REASONS from the thesis). 2. One example that shows this concept is Y (Y is ONE of your EXAMPLES from the thesis) (PLEASE FIX THIS ON YOUR NOTES!)
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Which type of sentence is the following?

For instance, let's say a person has a bad day: he/she didn't do well on a test, has a gross pimple on their nose, and his/her crush just rejected them; however, his/her dog enthusiastically rushes to the door when he/she gets home anyway, the same as any other day.
It's a concrete detail (CD).
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How do you write the last sentence of your conclusion?
You end with a statement on why the topic is important to your readers. You answer the question "Why care about this topic?"
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What is wrong with the following thesis?
Mistakes are necessary for success, such as in the case of Michael Jordan.
Missing a second main point (no second example).
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What are the two most important things that need to be in your thesis?
Your belief on the topic PLUS two examples/reasons.
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What transitional phrase is MOST RECOMMENDED when starting your Commentary Sentence (CM)?
"This [evidence] shows that..."
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In order of appearance, what are the four sentences that go in a body paragraph?
1. Topic Sentence (TS)
2. Concrete Detail (CD)
3. Commentary Sentence (CS)
4. Concluding Sentence (CD)
500
List at least two DON'Ts for a conclusion.
Don't:
1. Make it too long on a STAAR/SAT essay.
2. Skip it (even if you only have one line left).
3. Give new information or new examples.
4. Give your thesis for the first time.
5. Overuse phrases like “In conclusion,” “To sum up,” etc. (It wastes space).
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What should be your first instinct in case you are ever stuck when writing any of the three types of paragraphs (intro, body, conclusion)?
Go to your NOTEBOOK!