In the Beginning . . .
This refers to a particular way in which a thing exists or appears.
What is form?
"In this essay, I will . . .", "I am going to . . . ", "I believe" are known as these kinds of lines. Do not use them.
What are throwaway lines?
These three basic things used for fishing can also be compared to the three basic parts of a good introductory paragraph.
What is the hook, line, and sinker?
These act like mini-thesis statements and introduce the main subject of the paragraph that follows while relating back to the thesis statement.
What are topic sentences?
This is what the word conclusion means when broken down into parts according to the lesson.
What is with the state or quality of being shut or closed?
This is what it is called when something exists in thought or as an idea without a physical existence.
What is abstract?
If you try to get your readers' attention with something that is widely known by most people, you could share a name with this less-than-Super-Hero.
Who is Captain Obvious?
This is the opening statement of an introductory paragraph that gets the attention of the reader.
What is a hook?
This is where the source of topic sentences can be found.
What is the thesis statement (Blueprint of Reasons)?
The Echo strategy does this with your introductory paragraph to create a conclusion paragraph.
What is it turns it upside down?
A purpose natural to or intended for something is called this.
What is a function?
This is when you use a lot of words when just a few would do just to make your writing longer.
What is padding?
This statement holds everything in place for an essay and is generally found at the end of the introductory paragraph. Write a good one and the rest of the essay will come easily.
What is the thesis statement or sinker?
The acronym M.E.A.T. stands for this in reference to the parts of a good body paragraph.
What is Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, and Transition?
This is what a good conclusion should leave with the reader.
What is something of which to consider?
This refers to something existing in a material or physical form.
What is concrete?
"Yo, dawg. The purpose of my essay, ese, is to impress you, G., so that you will give me props, dig?" This is an example of something with which you could confuse a reader and something you should avoid.
What are informal tone and slang?
This method was used in class to break down the three basic parts of a good thesis statement.
What is the S.O.B. method (Subject, Opinion, Blueprint of Reasons)?
These are the four types of evidence that were discussed in the lesson. They can help you explain or prove what you write in your topic sentence.
What are statistical, testimonial, anecdotal, and analogical?
True or false. A good conclusion will lead the reader to think about a different subject than only the one discussed in the essay.
What is false?
He said, "Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union". (Hint: There is a poster in the room of a house he designed).
Who was Frank Lloyd Wright?
This is the main thing a writer should focus on to make sure that their message is understood.
What is clarity?
In one or two sentences, this contains everything that the entire essay is about. It is usually at the end of the introductory paragraph.
What is a thesis statement?
Found in a good thesis statement, the Blueprint of Reasons is the source of these sentences found at the beginning of a well-written body paragraph.
What are topic sentences?
True or False. A good conclusion should suggest "This is what I conclude about this and this is the conclusion that I would like my readers to have as well."
What is true?