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PROMPT
INTRODUCTION
BODY PARAGRAPHS
CONCLUSION
MLA FORMAT
100
What is the name of the method we use for deconstructing prompts?
The R.A.F.T.S. method
100
What is the mnemonic device used to remember the parts of an introduction paragraph?
H.I.T.
100
At minimum, how many body paragraphs should a formal essay contain?
Three
100
Where does a conclusion appear in a formal essay?
At the end; last
100
What is the line spacing requirement?
Double
200
What does the "R" in "R.A.F.T.S." stand for?
The writer's role
200
What is the first part of an introduction paragraph?
The Hook - meant to catch the reader's attention
200
When does the topic sentence appear in a body paragraph?
First
200
TRUE or FALSE: Your conclusion must always contain AT LEAST five sentences.
False
200
What information is found in the top-right corner of every page of your essay?
Your last name and the page number
300
What does the "T" in "R.A.F.T.S." stand for?
The task - what the prompt asks the writer to do
300
Where does the introduction appear in an essay?
At the beginning; first
300
Which part of the body paragraph supports the paragraph's topic with relevant facts and examples?
Supporting Details or Supporting Sentences
300
When should you "Reference Your Thesis" in your conclusion paragraph?
First
300
Which style of font should you use?
Times New Roman; 12pt
400
What does the "F" in "R.A.F.T.S." stand for?
Format - the form the writing should take (essay, letter, story, etc.)
400
Which part of the introduction defines or describes your topic?
Important Background Information
400
Which part of your body paragraph is DIRECTLY CONNECTED to your thesis statement?
Topic Sentence
400
TRUE or FALSE: The "Return to Your Hook" step means to simply copy and paste your Hook to the end of your conclusion.
False
400
What is the THIRD piece of personal information provided in the top-left corner of your paper?
Period number
500
What does the "S" in "R.A.F.T.S." stand for?
Strong key words - terms within the prompt that will help the writer construct a response
500
What does a standard thesis statement communicate to a reader?
The overall topic of the essay and the writer's main points.
500
Which part of the body paragraph restates the main idea and communicates what the reader was meant to have learned?
Concluding Sentence
500
What are the three components of an effective conclusion? (Hint: Each step begins with "R").
Reference Your Thesis, Restate Your Main Points, & Return to Your Hook
500
What is the FOURTH piece of personal information provided in the top-left corner of your paper?
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