Crafting for the Essay
A sentence or sentences where you will sum up what the paragraph discussed and then preview what is coming in the next paragraph
What is a Lead Out?
This demonstrates a well-rounded understanding of the topic by acknowledging and addressing opposing viewpoints.
What is the Counterclaim?
These were originally carved from turnips and other root vegetables in Ireland and Scotland, not pumpkins.
What are Jack O' Lanterns?
In Illinois, there is a law the forbids eating in a place while it is on this.
What is fire?
This means the process of gathering credible information and evidence from various sources to support your stated opinion or "claim" on a topic.
What is Research?
The explanation or interpretation of the concrete details. Helps support the topic sentence.
What is Commentary?
This is short for "All Hallows' Eve," the evening before All Saints Day (November 1st)
What is Halloween?
In Illinois, you may be convicted of a Class 4 felony offense, punishable by up to three years in state prison, for the crime of doing this on your own conversation.
What is eavesdropping?
These are often one sentence, sometimes two. Generally, they are 25 to 30 words and should rarely be more than 40.
What are Lead In's?
This allows you to address and refute opposing viewpoints, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the topic and strengthening your own argument
What is the Rebuttal?
This practice was once called "souling," where poor people would go door-to-door asking for "soul cakes" in exchange for praying for the dead.
What is Trick or Treating?
In Kansas, it is illegal to catch these in a tomato patch.
What are Bullfrogs?
This method is used to split large pieces of text into smaller sections to make the material more manageable.
What is Chunking?
A single sentence that establishes the main points of the essay and the order in which they will be discussed
What is the Thesis Statement?
The 1978 horror film Halloween used this character mask from Star Trek and modified it for the iconic Michael Myers mask due to budget constraints.
(Name the character or actor)
Who is Captain Kirk or William Shatner?
In Maine, after January 14th you will be charged a fine for having these still up.
What are Christmas Decorations?
These are the foundation of your work and are presented in two ways; Primary and Secondary.
What are Sources?
Specific details that form the backbone or core of your body paragraphs
What are Concrete Details?
$2.08 billion are spent on this which weighs roughly 600 million pounds – which equals about 6 Titanic ships.
What is Halloween Candy?
In Cresskill, NJ all cats must wear three of these to warn birds of their whereabouts.
What are Bells?