Parts of an Essay
What is the first paragraph called?
The introduction
What should you do first in the writing process?
Prewrite (and example of this is the TAPP process)
What is the third and most important key idea called in an argumentative essay?
The rebuttal to the counterargument
What words MUST you spell correctly in your essay?
Words from the sources. But really, ALL of them, please.
What punctuation marks do you use to cite evidence as written in the text?
"Quotation marks"
What are the three components of an introduction paragraph?
Hook
Thesis statement
Key ideas preview
What does TAPP stand for?
Topic
Audience
Purpose
Plan/Product
What are the only paragraphs that include supporting details?
The body paragraphs - never include supporting details/evidence in the introduction and conclusion.
Those paragraphs are reserved for previewing and reviewing the thesis and key ideas, respectively.
What does C.U.P.S. stand for?
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
What is an evidence-based sentence starter that you can use to cite evidence?
According to ____
Based on paragraph __ of ______,
The text says...
How many times should you cite evidence in a body paragraph?
At least one time per body paragraph
On Monday's AZM2 writing test, what will you do after you TAPP the writing prompt?
Read and annotate reading passages using all the tools you have in the test at your disposal
What is another word for thesis statement?
Claim
When should you revise and edit your essay?
After writing your rough draft
OR
Before writing your final draft
What do you have to do after quoting evidence from the text?
Explain what it means in your own words
When should you include transition words?
At the start of every body paragraph as well as the conclusion paragraph
What step goes after reading and annotating your sources on Monday?
Creating an informal outline like a T-chart or five-paragraph plan (like we did on the Mars essay)
Should this be included in an essay - why or why not?
"Today I'm going to talk about going to Mars . . ."
No. The first person point of view (In my opinion, I believe, I think...) should NEVER be included in an argumentative essay.
Should you read your essay response to yourself quietly out loud to look for errors on Monday?
Yes but at a whisper. Don't actually read out loud but this process DOES help you find errors that you can fix.
T or F: You must mention the title of the article/passage when citing evidence.
TRUE
In which paragraph of an argumentative essay would you put your counterargument and rebuttal?
The third body paragraph (or fourth paragraph overall)
What should you do before submitting your final draft?
Proofread!
What are two HOOK techniques we learned this year?
Question
Quote
Imaginative scenario
Startling/bold fact or statistic
Anecdote (personal short story)
Edit the following sentence:
in conclusion friction slows things down in swiming cause of ocean curents and wave pattrns
In conclusion, friction slows things down in swimming because of ocean currents and wave patterns.
How would you use proper punctuation in the following sentence:
In the article Where Do Animals Live the author states that pandas natural habitats are in mainland China
In the article "Where Do Animals Live," the author states that "panda's natural habitats are in mainland China."