Tell the class (in order) what all of the letters in HIT stand for.
Hook
Introduce topic
Thesis statement
100
This kind of essay asks you to explain something to your reader.
Informative
100
This is how the reader can tell where your new paragraph begins. (2 parts to this answer)
Go to the next line and indent (will also accept using a transition)
100
True or false: Your opinions are just as credible as the evidence you get from the experts in your sources.
FALSE
100
Fix the errors in this sentence: Physicians will tell there patients too exercise daily.
Physicians will tell their patients to exercise daily.
200
What is the purpose of the "I" in HIT? Don't just tell me what it stands for, tell me what function it serves.
It is the introduce topic section. You should give some background about your topic and link your hook to your thesis statement.
200
This type of essay asks you to select a side and go to battle for that side using evidence from the sources.
Argumentative essay
200
What should be included in your thesis statement?
You need your argument/topic + your reasons.
200
How is evidence different from elaboration?
Evidence is pulled from your sources and should be quoted. Elaboration is when you take the evidence and apply it in some way.
200
Fix the errors in this sentence: Principal's belive that uniforms prevent student's from being distracted
Principals believe that uniforms prevent students from being distracted.
300
Tell the class (in order) what all of the letters in TREES stand for.
Transition
Reason
Evidence
Elaboration
Summary
300
What is the one thing you need an argumentative essay that you would not use when writing an informative essay?
A counterclaim
300
What is the purpose of using transitions?
These will help you move from one idea to the next and from one paragraph to the next.
300
What do you need to do immediately before you place a quote in your paragraph?
Introduce the quote / tell who or where it came from.
300
Fix the errors in this sentence: The author of "cell phone scramble" explains that cell phones can be a distraction in class.
The author of "Cell Phone Scramble" explains that cell phones can be a distraction in class.
400
Why do you need your evidence before your elaboration?
You are supposed to be explaining or elaborating on the evidence you just gave, and nothing else.
400
What do you need to do immediately after you finish writing your essay?
Read over your work and EDIT your paper.
400
What must you have in your essay to clue the reader in on how your essay is going to be organized? Where in your essay should this be located?
You need a thesis statement and it should be the last sentence in your introduction paragraph.
400
What do you need to do immediately after you place a quote in your paragraph?
You need to explain it for the reader and let them know why that information is important.
400
Fix the errors in this sentence: As stated in Source 1 cats are 85% more likely to stay in the home than dog's"
As stated in Source 1, "Cats are 85% more likely to stay in the home than dogs."
500
Tell the class (in order) what all of the letters in TRUNK stand for.
Transition
Rephrase thesis
Unique summary
Need for action
Keep it positive
500
After you've received your packet and filled out your name, what is the very first thing you should look at/read?
You need to look at and read the prompt and underline before you read through your sources.
500
Describe the process of figuring out what side to take in an argumentative essay.
You need to read your prompt to know what to look for. Then, read your texts and make a list or a T-Chart showing the different sides. Whatever side presents the most evidence...you should go with that side.
500
Give two different examples of transitional phrases you can use before you start explaining your quote.
In other words, in essence, simply put, this information shows, in short
500
Fix the errors in this sentence: Have you ever wondered why adults tell you that to much t.v. is bad for you. The florida department of health claims that being a couch potato leds to obesity.
Have you ever wondered why adults tell you that too much T.V. is bad for you? The Florida Department of Health claims that being a couch potato leads to obesity.