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 your essay for errors
Which of the following is the format of an informative essay?
A. Hook, claim, explanation
B. Introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion
C. Introduction, reasons, counterclaim, conclusion
B
A strong introduction has to have these 3 things...
A hook, a topic sentence, and 3 reasons
This is where you refer back to your topic sentence but state it differently/ using other words
Conclusion
What should you never start each body paragraph with this type of strategy..
A transition word
The location of where you get your information for the essay
the sources
Which of the following is the format of an informative essay?
A. Hook, claim, explanation
B. Introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion
C. Introduction, reasons, counterclaim, conclusion
B
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
Give an example of transition words for middle paragraphs
answers will vary
The two types of essays that you could be asked to write.
Expository (Informational) and Argumentative
Which of the following is the format of an argumentative essay?
A. Introduction, 2 reason paragraphs, counterclaim, conclusion
B. Introduction, main idea statement, counterclaim, conclusion
C. Thesis statement, evidence, explanation, rebuttal
A
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?
Introduction
What do we never start a paragraph with?
A transition word or phrase.
Number of sentences a paragraph should have
6 sentences
How should you organize your body paragraphs?
A. Hook, claim, explanation
B. Claim, reason, evidence, rebuttal
C. Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation, Evidence, Explanation, Concluding Sentence
C
What should your body paragraphs include?
Should include a topic sentence, 2 pieces of evidence, 2 elaborations, concluding sentence and transitions.
"To begin with", "First of all", or "Initially" are good ways to start this part of your essay
First Body/ Supporting paragraph / 2nd Paragraph
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
How do you organize your introduction?
A. Explain the topic, then narrow it down to your thesis statement
B. Start with your thesis statement, then explain your reasons
C. Hook, Background and Thesis Statement (include: claim and Reasons or Subtopics)
C