Introduction Paragraph
Where should a person place their thesis statement?
At the end of the introduction paragraph!
Where should the claim of your body paragraph be placed?
At the beginning of the paragraph.
What should a conclusion paragraph start with?
Restatement of the thesis statement.
On the NJSLA, how many pieces of evidence must you have in each body paragraph?
2-3 pieces of evidence!!!
What's a 3 letter word that starts with gas?
Car
Besides the thesis statement, what 2 other things should there be in the introduction paragraph?
Introductory statement, the name of each source
On the NJSLA, a student's claim can only be properly supported with...
textual evidence.
After restating the thesis statement, what should a writer put in their conclusion paragraph.
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.
There is only one word spelled wrong in the dictionary. What is it?
WRONG
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.
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).
Should your NJSLA have a conclusive paragraph?
Yes! Concluding your essay will help your readers understand that you have fully communicated your message.
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.
You see me once in June, twice in November, and not at all in May. What am I?
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.
Can a body paragraph be left as follows:
yes or no and why!
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.
True or False
Narrative Essays have a conclusion paragraph
False
Is evidence enough to prove your claim?
No. you must reason your evidence. You have to Zoom-In!
What belongs to you, but other people use more?
Your name
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.
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.
Random Question*
What is the highest NJSLA score you can achieve?
850
True or False and why
This is the proper way to quote evidence:
In the text Goodall states, “When camp was ready I set off to explore (Paragraph 4, Page 101)"
False. Evidence should be cited as follows:
In the text Goodall states, “When camp was ready I set off to explore.” (Paragraph 4, Page 101).
citation does not go inside of quotation marks
When does Friday come before Thursday?
In the dictionary