First Things First
This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is an introduction
The last paragraph is always called this...
What is a conclusion paragraph
"Snakes and mongooses often use empty termite mounds as their homes" is an example of...
What is evidence?
In which paragraph will you find the purpose statement or controlling idea?
What is the introduction
How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
What is two
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
What is a hook
You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- hook, B- restatement of the controlling idea/purpose
What is, B- restatement of the controlling idea/purpose
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion)
What are body paragraphs
What does your controlling idea become?
What is your body paragraphs
What are the two components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
What is a hook and controlling idea/purpose statement
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to tell the reader the purpose of your essay?
"If you prepare well for your essay then you will earn a high grade" is an example of which text structure
what is cause and effect
What is missing from the structure of this paragraph: 1._____ 2. evidence 3. explanation of evidence 4. evidence 5. closing sentence
What is a main idea sentence
Where in the introduction paragraph is the controlling idea/purpose statement found?
What is the last sentence
The first sentence in a body paragraph is always called a what?
What is a main idea sentence
What are the different types of hooks?
1. set a scene 2. ask a question 3. share a fact
First, next, then, finally are all examples of...
What are transition words or sequencing words
Identify this sentence: Have you ever wondered if animals help each other like humans do?
What is a hook
What is evidence
What do you need to do after including evidence into your paragraph?
What is explain that evidence
"Explorers throughout history have proven to be brave and determined." is an example of which part of the introduction
What is the controlling idea/purpose statement
The final sentence of your conclusion should...
leave your reader with something to think about
Making sure you have proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar is an example of
All evidence and explanation in an essay should support the...
What is controlling idea/purpose statement
Making sure your paper has strong ideas and is organized is an example of
what is revising