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WHERE IS IT?
TRANSITIONS, etc.
ESSAY FACTS 1
ESSAY FACTS 2
MISCELLANEOUS
100
Where is your hook?
Introduction- First sentence
100
Name one transition you might use to introduce an example.
What is -for instance, OR -for example, OR -an example of this?
100
This kind of essay asks you to explain something to your reader
What is expository?
100
Setting down your ideas in an organized way before you start writing is called
P.A.T.
100
A boring word that can be replaced with elated, thrilled, delighted, overjoyed, etc.
What is "happy"?
200
This is where you re-state your topic
conclusion
200
"For these reasons," "consequently," or "to sum up" are transitions to start this part of the essay.
What is the conclusion?
200
This very boring word is often overused in essays. You can replace it with declared, exclaimed, shouted, called, whispered, etc.
What is "said"?
200
This kind of essay asks you to convince your reader
argumentative
200
Whoosh! Whizz! Bang! Sizzle! are examples of this
What is onomatopoeia?
300
Using onomatopoeia, sharing a surprising fact or experience, a quote, or a statistic is good for what?
The hook
300
Name one transition to introduce an opposing point of view or opinion.
What is any one of the following: on the other hand, in contrast, on the contrary, but, instead, or however? (Others may be acceptable)
300
President Obama declared, "I would love to visit Miami!" This is an example of using a ___________ in your essay.
What is a quotation?
300
A counter-claim needs a what after it, and why is it important?
Rebuttal- Proves your side is better
300
A synonym for exciting is
Exhilarating
400
TTEE should be used where
the body?
400
"To begin with," "first of all," or "initially" are good ways to start this part of your essay.
What is the body OR First supporting paragraph?
400
Quotations by an expert to support your opinion should be used in this type of essay
argumentative
400
In an argumentative essay, this is when you state the argument of the other side, then tell why you disagree with it
What is a counter-argument?
400
A synonym for good is
Spectactular
500
Where you take your stand in a persuasive essay
the introduction/claim
500
Transitions are needed because
They help the reader move smoothly through your essay
500
A word or phrase used to show the reader a change in direction from one idea to another
What is a transition?
500
What should your counter-claim and rebuttal look like?
Some people may believe that______ because________, but they are wrong because_________.
500
Elaboration should consist of
You continuing the conversation, using your understanding of the quote, and adding your personality