Vocabulary
sentence that shows the writer understands the prompt
acknowledgement
Three purposes for writing
PIE
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
The type of hook to be used in the introduction
question
What part of the house represents the introduction?
triangle roof
First, In addition, On the other hand, and To conclude are all examples of
Transitions
used in the introduction to grab the reader's attention
hook
How to Analyze a prompt
TAPS
Type, Audience, Purpose, Situation
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
brings essay to a close, and restates thesis
How many body paragraphs should be written?
three
How is an introduction for a letter different from an introduction for other types of writing? (2 things)
The greeting must be included and the pronoun "I" may be used.
In an argument: the opponent's thesis
counterclaim
Paragraph Structure
3.8
Topic, 3 points and their supports/explanations, and a conclusion
What is the purpose of an introduction? (3 things)
hook the reader, acknowledge the prompt, state thesis
How may sentences should be in EACH body paragraph?
8 (body paragraphs follow 3.8 structure)
A question hook should not be what type of question?
Yes or no question
The writer's argument or claim
thesis
Used to organize a 5 paragraph essay
House
The conclusion to the essay should begin with what?
a transition
The three main parts of the house represent?
The main parts of the essay
Intro, body, conclusion
How many minutes are you given for the stand alone ODW writing test?
40 minutes
The writer's response to weaken the counterclaim
rebuttal
Parts of an introduction
HAT
Hook, Acknowledgement, Thesis
What must the thesis sentence of the introduction contain? (2 things)
main idea/argument and preview of reasons
In an argument, counterclaim appears where?
3rd body paragraph
How many minutes are you given for the passage based On Demand Writing test?
90 minutes