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Essay 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

According to the text, "children should get at least 8 hours of sleep every night" (Smith).

What is a quote/ what is a citation.

100

What paragraph must your argument be stated first?

What is the introduction paragraph

100

How may pieces of evidence do you need to have in a paragraph (at minimum)?

At least 1.

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...

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, bridge (background information), and a thesis statement with 3 reasons.

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 or counteragument

300

What is missing:

1.________

2. reason

3. Example 

4. Explanation

5. In summary sentence

What is a topic sentence

300

Where in the introduction paragraph is your thesis statement located?

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 is the last sentence in your introduction paragraph called?

A thesis statement.

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 claim?
What is answer the question
400

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

Explain why that quote matters to your reader.
500

What are the parts of a thesis statement?

Your opinion/argument + because + reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3.

500

Claim: Schools should ban school uniforms because the suppress student's free speech rights.


Make a counterclaim in response to the claim that is above

Responses will vary...

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 in an essay called?

What is a counterclaim?

500

Write a thesis statement for this claim: 


Dogs are the best pet because

Reason 1: 

Reason 2: 

Reason 3:

500

What are the 5 parts of a body paragraph (T.R.E.E.S.).

Topic Sentence

Reason

Example

Explanation

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