Introduction
What is the point of an introduction?
To tell the reader what your essay is about and what you will discuss.
What template do I use for an essay?
T chart and/or RACE
Where is my conclusion paragraph?
Should an essay be written in a formal or informal style?
Formal. (This is called register)
What are two elements that need to be in an introduction?
1. The thesis 2. The title of the text 3. The author 4. What you will discuss 5. Hook 6 Pivot (transition)
What is writing down the exact words one someone has said, or it is writing down the exact words that are written in a text.
Direct quote
Should a conclusion include new information?
No. (But, you may include a final thought which you haven't raised yet to leave the reader something to think about)
In an essay should you use phrases like this: "In this essay I am going to write about the film, Mt. Zion." ?
No. It sounds too informal. I uses first person and you must write in 3rd person.
What is the main sentence in the introduction that tell you about the entire essay?
Thesis
What is a topic sentence?
The sentence of your body paragraph which states what the paragraph will be about? (It should be the first or second sentence of each body paragraph)
What two elements most need to be in a conclusion?
Re-stating your thesis, restating your topic, final thought
What is the correct sentence to use in an essay and why? 1. I don't agree with the director's message in this film. 2. I do not agree with the director's message in this film.
2 - because do not use contractions.
What is this called? In the passage, Title, (author) the author presents interesting facts about...
Pivot/Transition
What do you call it when you use evidence from the text?
Cite
How many sentences should be in a conclusion?
3 or 4
In an essay should you be mainly writing in the first person?
No. You can use first person (I think) when bringing up your personal opinion, but most of the essay should avoid using personal pronouns - I, me, my, mine etc
Name 2 types of hooks
Question, explanation, quote, definition, anecdote, fact or statistic,
What is the last part of RACE?
Explain
Why are conclusions important?
Because they sum up your argument for the reader / they are where you leave your final impression about how good you are at writing essays.
What does it mean to use varied sentences?
simple, compound, complex sentences.