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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
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 thesis be stated first?

What is the introduction graph

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.
400
The purpose for writing an introduction paragraph
What is to give the reader a brief understanding of what will be discussed in your essay
400
This is when you briefly mention your opponent's argument in order to make your argument even stronger...
What is a counterclaim
400

What is missing 1. 2. evidence 3. analysis 4. evidence 5. analysis 6. closing sentence

What is a claim sentence

400
Where in the introduction paragraph is the claim usually stated?
What is the last sentence
400

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

What is a claim sentence

800

What is are TWO thesis statements 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.

800
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...
800
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
800
What do you need to be sure to do when writing a claim?
What is answer the question
800

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

What is provide reasoning to explain the evidence

1000
An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year. 1. Identify the three components in this introduction paragraph. 2. Explain the purpose of each component.
HOOK (grabs reader's attention)- An extraordinary man becomes significant due to his extraordinary dreams. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (provides reader with information about the text and how it related to the prompt) -Henry Joe is a man who sacrificed his life due to his love for the human race. CLAIM- (answers prompt question and takes a stand) Henry Joe is man that deserves to be honored in the form of national holiday every year.
1000

Claim: Schools should ban school uniforms Make a counterclaim in response to the claim that is above

Example: It may seem that schools should not ban school uniforms due to the fact the regular school clothing can be expensive, but in the summer and during holidays, there are many sales on apparel that can drastically bring the cost down. *answers may vary but competitors must have a transition word, turn against, transition word, turn back (and in that order)

1000
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?
1000

Write a question that would require a thesis

(answers will vary)

1000

Create an essay template. Be sure to write what each paragraph is called and what belongs in each paragraph. 

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