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Essay Prep
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This is always the first paragraph in an essay.
What is an essay
100
The last paragraph is always called this...
What is a conclusion paragraph
100

According to Source 1, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."

What is evidence?

100
How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?
What is two
200
The first sentence in an introduction paragraph is known as a...
What is a hook
200
You always need to include this in your conclusion paragraph: A- hook, B- restatement of claim, C- evidence from a text...
What is, B- restatement of claim
200
These are the middle paragraphs (between the introduction paragraph and conclusion)
What are body paragraphs
200
What are the three components that need to be in an introduction paragraph?
What is a hook, background information, and a claim.
300
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to give the reader a brief understanding of what will be discussed in your essay
300

After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should..

Proof read your essay

300
What do you need to be sure to do when writing a claim?
What is answer the question
300
The first sentence in a body paragraph is always called a what?
What is a topic sentence
400
What is are TWO claims that can be answered from the question: Should Lyddie sign the petition?
What is Lyddie should sign the petition AND Lyddie should not sign the petition.
400
What paragraph must the claim be stated first?
What is the introduction graph
400

Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph

in conclusion, finally, lastly, to conclude

400

Which words need an apostrophe?

1. An elephants ears are big.

2. Elephants use their ears as fans.

3. There is an orchard in Kylies backyard.

4. There were four eggs in the nest.

5. The two dogs sleeping.

6. The dogs tail was brown.

1, 3, 6

500
Write a question that would require a claim
(answers will vary)
500

Name the four parts of an essay.


Intro, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion

500

Give three examples of transition words used to elaborate.

In other words, For example, To clarify, 

500
Create an essay template. Be sure to write what each paragraph is called and what belongs in each paragraph. *you will need a poster for each group because those little dry erase boards will not be enough.
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