Misc.
Where do you use transition words?
What is... At the beginning of paragraphs
These are included in your introduction
What is... Hook, Background information, Thesis/claim
The purpose of a conclusion paragraph.
What is...restating the thesis, and summing up main points?
This essay asks you to explain an idea/topic
What is... Expository essay
How many paragraphs must be in an argumentative essay?
what is... Five paragraphs
"While phones allow connection, they also hinder students from talking face-to-face".
What is... Rebuttal
This is the part of your intro where you state your point
What is... Thesis/Claim
Three examples of transition words used in conclusion paragraphs
What is ... In conclusion, Finally, As a result?
How are argumentative and expository writing different from each other?
Argumentative is arguing a stance
Expository is Explaining the how/why of something
What is needed in your third body paragraph?
What is... Counterclaim and rebuttal
Words like "I think," "I feel," or "In my opinion," are NOT allowed because they are...
What are Personal and "I" statements
These are good ways to begin your essay
What is... Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Examples?
After writing your essay you should
What is... proofread?
Organizational structures that authors use in essays
How to
Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
It's not okay to use this in an argumentative essay
What is... I, Me, My opinion is...
What is... a counterclaim?
These help your ideas flow smoothly between paragraphs
What is... Transition words
A body paragraph includes these things
What is... Topic sentence, Evidence (2), Explanation (2), Wrap up sentence
True or false:
Expository essay responses can use personal anecdotes as evidence
False
What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?
What is... To argue a point backed by claims and evidence.
This part of your body paragraph should be the longest
What is Elaboration?
What is the range of score you should aim to receive?
What is... 9-12
What type of sentence is this: "The bell rang we ran to the gym".
What is a... Run-on sentence
Edit this sentence to make it better: "Things are bad in the environment"
Air pollution and deforestation are harming the environment
5 parts of an argumentative essay?
What is... Intro, 3 body paragraphs with counterargument, conclusion