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Essay and SCR Prep
100
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
The text says, "Thomas walked in and stood brave and tall without a worry in the world."
What is evidence?
100

What paragraph must the claim be stated first?

What is the introduction

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
Make a claim to the following question: Which man had more of an influence on our generation: Martin Luther King or Malcolm X?
What is Martin Luther King had more of an influence on our generation OR Malcolm X had more of an influence on our generation,
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
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterclaim
300

What are the two missing pieces 1. 2.  3. evidence     4.analysis  5.evidence  6.analysis  7.closing sentence

What is a topic sentence and context or background information

300

Where in the introduction paragraph is the thesis usually stated?

What is the last sentence

300

The first sentence in a body paragraph is always called a what?

What is a topic sentence

400

What are the two parts of a thesis?

What is a claim and reason?

400
Which transition word can be used to make your TURN AGAINST statement? A- It may seem that..., B- But...., C- This is because...., D- Finally....
What is A- It may seem that...
400
Identify this sentence: These mysterious animals will love you one minute and will terrorize you and your family the next minute.
What is a hook
400

What do you need to be sure to do when writing a thesis statement?

What is answer the question and have a claim and reason

400

What do you need to do after including evidence into your paragraph?

What is provide analysis or comment

500

What makes up a claim and a reason?

Literary elements or devices (claim) and universal argument (reason)

500

How many sentences should be included in a conclusion?

What is 2-3 sentences?

500
Admittedly, I am too young to have a 3 am curfew, but I will be with a responsible adult who will be with me the whole time! What is this sentence called?
What is a counterclaim?
500
Do you underline or italicize the title of a novel?

What is italicize the title of a novel?

500

What is the format for an SCR?

1. Thesis Statement 2. Context 3.Evidence 4. Analysis 5. Concluding Sentence