ESSAYS
How many paragraphs does an essay have?
What is 5 paragraphs?
Used at the very beginning of your essay to grab your attention
A hook
What comes after the Topic Sentence in a Body Paragraph?
Supporting detail / text evidence / examples
What should you do after you finish typing your essay ?
Reread or revise and edit.
A strong introduction has to have these 3 things...
A hook, a topic sentence, and a Thesis Sentence with 3 reasons
This is where you refer back to your topic sentence but state it differently/ using other words
Conclusion
Should start each body paragraph with this type of strategy..
A topic sentence
The location of where you get your information for the essay
the sources
This essay has you write to inform or explain, what am I ?
What is Expository Essay?
"For these reasons", "Consequently", "To sum up" are transitions to start this part of your essay
Conclusion
Given an example of transition words for middle paragraphs
The two types of essays that you could be asked to write.
Expository (Informational) and Argumentative
This essay has you writing to convince someone of your opinion, what am I?
What is an Argumentative essay?
Sharing a surprising fact or experience, or asking a question is a good technique for which part of the essay?
Hook
Given an example of transitions to start your paragraphs with ...
answers will vary
Number of sentences a paragraph should have
6 sentences
What should your body paragraphs include?
Should include a topic sentence, 2 pieces of evidence, 2 elaborations, transition words, and concluding sentence.
"To begin with", "First of all", or "Initially" are not a good way to start this part of your essay
Body Paragraphs
What can be used as a Hook in your Introduction? Name at least one
Question, Quote, Shocking Statistics or Statement
What type of writing, style, tone and language should you use?
FORMAL