Introduction Paragraph
What is one way to get the reader's attention when writing an essay?
Ask a question, give a fact, or write an anecdote.
Teachers: Please allow other acceptable responses.
What is a transition word that can be used for body paragraph 1?
For starters,
To begin with,
First and foremost, etc.
How does the conclusion paragraph begin? Give an example.
With a closing transition.
In conclusion,
To sum up, etc.
What convention is incorrect below?
Do you think dogs make the best pets!
Question mark not an exclamation mark.
What type of essay would you be writing with this prompt?
Write an essay explaining what is being done to save the sea turtle population.
informative
What are the parts of an introductory paragraph?
Attention grabber, connecting sentence, and thesis with two points.
What is a transition work that can be used for body paragraph 2?
Next,
Secondly,
Second of All,
In addition,
Another reason...
Teachers please allow other acceptable responses.
What comes after the transition word in a conclusion paragraph?
Restate the prompt.
What convention is missing below?
According to Source 1, Service dogs help people who have returned from traumatic situations.
"Quotes" we must quote our evidence.
What type of essay would you be writing with this prompt?
Write an essay in which you take a position on whether or not flavored milk should be served in schools.
argument
How does the writer let the reader know what they will be writing about?
The writer gives a thesis with 2 points.
What comes right before you write your evidence? Give an example.
An evidence starter!
Teachers please allow acceptable answers for evidence starters.
What comes after you restate your prompt in the conclusion paragraph?
Give your two points.
What convention is not correct below?
Over 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water?
There should be a period at the end of the sentence.
How many paragraphs do I need to plan for and what is the name for each of the paragraphs?
4 paragraphs
Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusions
*8th grade argument = 5 (counterargument)
What is the difference between an informative and argumentative introduction?
In an argumentative essay you have to clearly take a position in the introductory paragraph.
Why do we write elaborations?
To explain WHY our evidence is important and HOW it supports/answers our prompt.
What two things are missing from this concluding paragraph?
Animals help people in many ways. Imagine a world without helpful animals.
Missing the transition and two points
What two conventions are missing below?
According to the text Elephants can smell water from up to 12 miles away.
Missing comma after According to the text,
Missing quotes around "Elephants can smell water from up to 12 miles away."
Why is the planning sheet an important part of writing your essay?
It helps the writer to remain focused and helps the flow of the essay.
Please allow other acceptable responses.
Which of the following is the BEST example of an attention grabber?
A. Rhinos are quickly becoming endangered.
B. Rhinos have a horn on top of their head.
C. Many do not realize that rhinos communicate with each other through honking, sneezing, and the smell of their defecation.
C is the best example of an attention grabber.
What comes immediately following the transition in both body 1 and body 2?
Restate the prompt and point 1 or point 2.
Why is the last part of your essay, the final wrap up so important?
It is the final thing the reader reads. It leaves the reader with a lasting impression.
Teachers please allow other acceptable responses.
What 3 conventions errors were made below?
From the text i know that ice can be found on the planet mercury?
Capilitze "I"
Capitilize "Mercury"
Period at the end of the sentence.
What do you do when you find evidence in the text that supports the prompt?
You underline it and code it (write a word or phrase on the side that may be used as a point).