Basics
How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay?
five paragraphs
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
the 1st
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
three body paragraphs
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
The 3rd Part
After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should.
Proofread
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
Hook
How many quotes should you have in each body paragraph?
at least two
How long should a conclusion be?
It should be balanced with the other paragraphs, but in MCAS-land it can be shorter!
What words you DO NOT use in any part of an argumentative essay?
I, ME, MY
What HAS to be included in your topic sentences?
transition
What is the sentence called that is the answer to the question?
Thesis statement
What must you document after each quotation?
the parenthetic citation
What are the two purposes of the conclusion?
To offer a universalizing or "so what?" point, and then connect that point to your thesis/texts.
When your TAG only has one author, do you need to put the author into each of your parenthetic citations?
no
What is the sentence called that foreshadows the evidence you will give in the body paragraphs?
Preview point
In what order should you organize the body paragraphs? (Hint, remember your introduction)
the order of the preview points
(the order of the plot/evidence I the text is also acceptable)
After you write your conclusion, what is the final sentence you should write in your essay (not the title, the essay itself).
The hook.
How do you punctuate a scientific article in the TAG?
quotation marks
Name the five parts of an expository essay.
Intro, three body paragraphs, and conclusion
What words can you use in a hook that you can't use anywhere else in the introduction or body paragraphs?
We, us, or you.
What are the TWO jobs of a topic sentence?
Introduce one of the three arguments to support the thesis and serve as a transition from the previous paragraph.
What can be in the "so what?" point that cannot appear in any body paragraph?
"We, us, you"
When you see "Explain" in the prompt, it is a bear trap set for you by the MCAS writers. It will tempt you to _____ instead of ____.
Offer plot summary instead of an argument.