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100

This is always the first paragraph in an essay.

What is an introductory paragraph or introduction?

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/thesis be stated first?

What is the introductory paragraph

100

How may pieces of evidence should you 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 in a paragraph- 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/thesis 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

What should you do before you write an essay?

make a plan using notes, a web, etc. 

400

Identify the type of 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 are the three types of paragraphs called in an essay?

introductory, body, and concluding

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 in an argument?

What is a counterclaim?

500

Write a question that would require a claim

(answers will vary)

500

How do I show a different paragraph?

Go to next line and indent.