Basics
Intro Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Miscellaneous
100

How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay?

five paragraphs

100

Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?

the 1st

100

How many body paragraphs should an essay contain?

three body paragraphs

100

Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?

The 3rd Part

100

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

Proofread it

200
Where do you use transition words?
beginning of the paragraphs
200

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?

Hook

200

What should each body paragraph be centered around?

Its premise/topic sentence

200

What is the purpose of the conclusion?

restate the thesis statement and sums up the main points

200

Name two pronouns that should not be used in an argumentative essay?

you, we, us

300

How many sentences should a fully developed paragraph have?

At least five

300

What is the last sentence of your introduction called?

claim/thesis statement

300

What is the purpose of a counterclaim or counterargument?

show the other side's point of view

300

Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph

in conclusion, to conclude, finally, lastly, as a result, thus, in the end

300

What is the purpose of a works cited page?

to give credit to your sources/to list sources

400

What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?

To persuade the reader how you feel about a certain topic.

400

What is the purpose of a claim?

tells the reader what the essay is about and why 

400

In an expository/informative essay, what order should the body paragraphs be in?

the way they're listed in the thesis statement.

400

What comes first in a conclusion?

revised claim/thesis statement

400

What is paramount when writing an essay by hand?

Mrs. Wolf needs to be able to decipher your handwriting ;)

500

List at least three things you would look for when properly proofreading or editing your essay.

Examples: grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, topic sentences, focus, clarity, flow, thesis, paragraph development, 

500

Name three methods you can use to write a hook?

facts/stats, quote, description, simile/metaphor, anecdote, (interesting question)

500

What is the purpose of a premise/topic sentence?

to tell the main idea of the body paragraph

500

Besides restating the thesis, what else can you include in the conclusion?

Summary of evidence, summary of topic sentences, mic drop (=concluding thought)

500

What is the most important feature of a claim?

It must be arguable.