Introductions
first part of an intro used to capture reader's attention
hook
How many sentences should a body paragraph be?
at least 7 sentences
What is the first part of a conclusion?
restated thesis statement
How many paragraphs does the smallest essay require?
three: intro, body, conclusion
The first truck was invented in what year?
Hint: before 1900
1896
second part of the intro, used to introduce author, work (such as a book), etc.
background information
What is the first two parts of a body paragraph?
topic, expansion (explain the topic)
What is the second part of a conclusion?
review information
What format do most English teachers use for essays?
MLA (Times New Roman font, size 12, header, title, works cited, etc.)
Charles Freuhauf, a German-American blacksmith, invented the first tractor trailer back in 1914 because he needed a way to transport his ______.
boat
third part of intro, used to state topic and three main concepts about it
thesis statement
What is embedded in the middle of a body paragraph?
evidence (summary, quote, or paraphrase)
What is the third part of a conclusion?
answer to the "so what?" question
What section in an essay reveals your sources?
works cited page
Over ___% of all United States cargo is transported via class 8 trucks.
Hint: over 50, under 100
Hint 2: it's a round number
70%
three parts of the thesis statement
topic, comment, map
What are the last two parts of a body paragraph?
analysis (+/-), conclusion
three sentences
What tool identifies outside evidence within the paragraphs (aka prevents plagiarisim)?
in-text citation
What company produces the most popular truck of all time?
Ford in the F series
How long should an intro. be minimum?
3 sentences
What are the three types of evidence one can use in a body paragraph?
summary, quote, paraphrase
How does one restate a thesis statement?
switch the order and vocabulary (yodafy, vocabify)
What makes an essay stand out from other student's essays?
avoiding obvious cliches
Before the invention of the modern-day steering wheel, trucks were maneuvered by a _____.
lever