Introduction
What are the three components of an introduction paragraph?
The hook, bridge, and thesis statement.
Typically, how many body paragraphs should you have in your essay?
3 body paragraphs.
What is the transitional word or phrase in the following sentence?
Furthermore, the cookies were burnt, and the milk was too chilly for my taste.
"Furthermore,..."
What words are used to begin a conclusion paragraph?
In conclusion, ...
What is the best type of evidence to use in your essay?
Direct quotations are the best type of evidence to use in your essay.
What are the components of a thesis statement based on the box method?
Restating the prompt, answer/claim, and your three reasons for your claim.
What is the first sentence in a body paragraph?
A topic sentence.
What is the meaning of the root bene?
(Hint: bene can be seen in the word beneficial).
Bene means well or good.
What are the three components of a conclusion paragraph?
Rewording/rephrasing your thesis statement, so what statement (reflection), and a zinger/ mic drop.
Where should evidence be found in your body paragraphs?
Evidence should be found after you've explained the importance of your reason (topic sentence).
List three different types of hooks that can be used in an introduction.
An imagine that..., a question, a quote, onomatopoeia, vivid imagery, and fragments/chains.
What does the concluding sentence do at the end of a body paragraph?
A concluding sentence brings the paragraph to a close. This sentence wraps up your ideas and reiterates your topic.
What is the best word that could replace "good" in the following sentence?
The book was a good read because I felt like I was involved in the story.
A. awful
B. boring
C. fascinating
D. simple
C. fascinating
True or False: Should you introduce new evidence or main points in your conclusion paragraph? Why?
False! You should not include new evidence or main points in your conclusion because such information can confuse a reader, not provide a summary of your argument, and can create an odd organization or flow for a reader.
Is this quotation cited properly? Why or why not?
According to Bryan Brown, "amazing things were happening in Harlem"
No, this quotation is not cited properly because there's no capitalization for Amazing and there's no end punctuation (period).
Is this a strong thesis statement? Why or why not?
"The best book ever is Lois Lowry's The Giver because the novel has vivid examples of figurative language and the main character is a teenager."
No, this is not a strong thesis statement because there are only two reasons listed for why The Giver is the best book ever.
What are the different sentences required in a body paragraph? Please name the sentences in their correct order.
(Hint: There are 5 sentences in a body paragraph).
A topic sentence, explanation sentence, evidence sentence, explanation sentence, and a concluding sentence.
Place the following sentences in their appropriate order. List the letters in sequential order.
A. Then, I spread the peanut butter on my slice of bread.
B. First, I opened the jar of peanut butter.
C. Next, I took my knife and scooped out a large amount of peanut butter from the jar.
D. Finally, I cleaned off my knife and closed the peanut butter jar.
B, C, A, D.
The last sentence of a conclusion paragraph is known as a zinger. What purpose does the zinger serve for someone reading your essay?
A zinger serves the reader of my essay by leaving them with a thoughtful message. This sentence should leave the most impact and give someone answers to the "so what" of the essay.
Is this quotation cited properly? Why or why not?
The author states "the Nazis also built more than 1,000 ghettos and forced Jewish people into them"
No, this quotation does not have a comma before the quotation marks between states and "the..." This quotation also does not have proper capitalization for the The before Nazis, and there's no end punctuation (period).
Write your own thesis statement based on the following prompt:
Should high school students be able to use social media? Why or why not?
High school students should be able to use social media because... 3 valid reasons.
OR
High school students should not be able to use social media because... 3 valid reasons.
What is a sentence stem that you can use for your explanation sentences?
This reiterates..., This is important because..., Therefore..., In other words..., This shows...
What are some lower-level words you should avoid for your Writing SOL? Name four examples.
Stuff, things, good, and bad...
What is a strategy you could use for an effective zinger?
If it works, you could apply this statement to a future impact or future scenario.
What is a sentence stem that you can use for introducing a direct quotation?
According to this article..., the text states..., the author explains..., the passage says...