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100

This is always the first paragraph in an essay.

What is the introductory paragraph

100
The last paragraph is always called this...
What is a conclusion paragraph
100

A ___ outlines the central purpose of your essay in one place.

What is thesis

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
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 is missing 

1. Topic Sentence

2. Evidence 

3. Analysis 

4. Evidence 

5. Analysis 

6. Closing Sentence

What is a topic sentence

300
The first sentence in a body paragraph is always called a what?
What is a topic sentence
400
What is are TWO claims 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.
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 do after including evidence into your paragraph?
What is provide a literal AND inferential analysis
500

The three major parts for an essay

What is introduction paragraph, thesis, and conclusion

500

The purpose of the conclusion

What is to summarise the main points of your essay

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

__ is how many sentences you need for your introductory paragraph. 

What is 4-6 sentences