Introduction Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Evidence
Riddles and Challenges
100

Where should a person place their thesis statement?

At the end of the introduction paragraph!

100

Where should the claim of your body paragraph be placed?

At the beginning of the paragraph.

100

What should a conclusion paragraph start with?

Restatement of the thesis statement.

100

On the NJSLA, how many pieces of evidence must you have in your body paragraphs?

2-3 pieces of evidence!!!

100

What's a 3 letter word that starts with gas?

Car

200

Besides the thesis statement, what kind of information should there be in the introduction paragraph?

Connective statements that would capture the attention of the reader.

200

On the NJSLA, a student's claim can only be properly supported with...

textual evidence.

200

After restating the thesis statement, what should a writer put in their conclusion paragraph.

A summary of the points made in the essay.
200

Why is it important to have evidence in your body paragraph?

Without evidence, your claim goes unsupported. No one will believe what you have written. It will be seen as your opinion.

200

Get Sturdy

You got the shine!

The team with the lowest score get the points!

300

Which part of the following paragraph is the thesis statement?

Evolution Theory says humans evolved from animals - whether it be fish, pigs, apes, or any other animal. The theory is completely wrong, and it cannot be scientifically justified. Scientific justification happens through the process of observation. The purpose of such an observation is to collect data that can, then, be solidified in principles of fact. Charles Darwin, the “evolution theorist,” merely took a look at animals and made a claim without any true basis. True scientists stick to the observable facts. This is why Jane Goodall wrote My Life with the Chimpanzees to inform her readers about the observable behaviors of chimps.

Jane Goodall wrote My Life with the Chimpanzees to inform her readers about the observable behaviors of chimps.

300

How would I properly write the following as evidence in my essay:

July 16, 1960, was a day I shall remember all my life. It was when I first set foot on the shingle and sand beach of Chimpanzee Land—that is, Gombe National Park. I was twenty-six years old.

The text states, “July 16, 1960, was a day I shall remember all my life. It was when I first set foot on the shingle and sand beach of Chimpanzee Land—that is, Gombe National Park. I was twenty-six years old” (Paragraph 1, Page 101).

300

Should your NJSLA have a conclusive paragraph?

Yes! Concluding your essay will help your readers understand that you have fully communicated your message.

300

In a five paragraph essay, what is the minimal amount of evidences you must have? 

You must have a minimum of 6 pieces of evidence.

*These point go to the team with the lowest score!*

300

Do 20 pushups straight!

Good job, if you did them!

400

Define what a thesis statement is.

A thesis statement is the major point of any essay. It is the message the writer wants to communicate and explain.

400

Can a body paragraph be left as follows:

The first step Goodall takes to complete her goal is to make contact with chimpanzees. This is made clear when the text states, “July 16, 1960, was a day I shall remember all my life. It was when I first set foot on the shingle and sand beach of Chimpanzee Land—that is, Gombe National Park. I was twenty-six years old” (Paragraph 1, Page 101).

The first step Goodall takes to complete her goal is to make contact with chimpanzees. This is made clear when the text states, “July 16, 1960, was a day I shall remember all my life. It was when I first set foot on the shingle and sand beach of Chimpanzee Land—that is, Gombe National Park. I was twenty-six years old” (Paragraph 1, Page 101). This would be the very first time Goodall would be in the same area or proximity as chimpanzees. Due to her goal of observing them, she wants to be in a place where she can achieve this. In the text Goodall is recorded saying, “When camp was ready I set off to explore” (Paragraph 4, Page 101). Goodall setup camp and, then, she went in search for some chimpanzees.

400

This is the end of your turn!!!!

Got'em! LOL

400

Is evidence enough to prove your claim?

No. you must reason your evidence. You have to Zoom-In!

400

Land 5 bottle flips in 30 Seconds!

Good job!

500

If the following were an introduction paragraph, which of the following would be a thesis statement?

1. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.

2. When asked, "Why did you do it?," the man said he had "hope to make a little cash."

3. Having many bills to pay and being strapped for cash, Tom Utterly threw a mask on, stuck his hand in his hoodie pocket and robbed a bank. 

1. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.

500

What is the relationship between a thesis statement and a body paragraph claim?

The claim of a body paragraph is a point made to further communicate the message of the thesis statement.

500

Oh, you thought you'd make 500 points?!

Because you chose this one, the 500 points go to the team with the lowest score.

500

!!!Double the points for this one!!!

True or False

This is the proper way to quote evidence:

In the text Goodall is recorded saying, “When camp was ready I set off to explore.” (Paragraph 4, Page 101)

False. Evidence should be cited as follows:

In the text Goodall is recorded saying, “When camp was ready I set off to explore” (Paragraph 4, Page 101).

500

It can be wasted

But never trashed

and having more of it

is never bad

TIME!!!!