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Essay Prep
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This is always the first paragraph in an essay.

What is an introduction paragraph

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 claim 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.
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. 2. evidence 3. analysis 4. evidence 5. analysis 6. closing sentence
What is a topic sentence
300
Where in the introduction paragraph is the claim usually stated?
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 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 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?
What is provide a literal AND inferential analysis
500
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.
500
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)
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
Write a question that would require a claim
(answers will vary)
500
Create an essay template. Be sure to write what each paragraph is called and what belongs in each paragraph. *you will need a poster for each group because those little dry erase boards will not be enough.
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