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It's All About the Opening
Kick It to the Middle, and We've Got the Body
Leave em' Thinking in the End
Transition Words
3 School Days to AIMS, Rock That Test
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When you first receive your persuasive topic you should: a. immediately begin writing b. understand the topic/controversy c. free write d. think about the topic from different perspectives
b. understand the topic/controversy
100
Which of the following does NOT belong in a body paragraph? a. transition words b. sequence c. examples d. presentation of the topic
d. presentation of the topic
100
Which is not the goal of a conclusion paragraph? a. restating the main idea b. summarizing the key points c. introduce a new topic d. connect to your reader
c. introduce a new topic
100
What transition word would you choose to start a sentence instead of using the word "AND?" a. lastly b. mostly c. moreover d. also
d. also
100
The book of logic contained many conundrums, such as mind exercising puzzles. What does the word CONUNDRUMS mean in this sentence?
mind exercising puzzles
200
What is the first thing you write when you start your persuasive business letter? a. date b. greeting c. heading/sender's address d. inside address/receiver's address
c. heading/sender's address
200
How many points should be covered in a body paragraph? a. 5 b. 7 c. 1 d. 3
c. 1
200
What is the most common mistake when writing a conclusion? a. too many examples b. too many details c. too much persuasive vocabulary d. too similar to the introduction
d. too similar to the introduction
200
What type of punctuation always follows a transition word? a. colon b. comma c. semi-colon d. period
b. comma
200
(7 - 3) x (2 x 1) - 3 = ?
5 7 - 3 = 4 2 x 1 = 2 4 x 2 = 8 8 - 3 = 5
300
Which of these ideas does NOT belong in a persuasive paragraph? a. back and forth ideas b. strong persuasive vocabulary c. transition words d. testimonials/endorsements
a. back and forth ideas
300
How many sentences do you need to have a complete body paragraph? a. 1-3 b. 5-7 c. 10-12 d. 4-8
b. 5-7
300
What is the best way to end a conclusion paragraph of a persuasive essay? a. give the reader something to think about b. with a story c. with a joke d. a new valid point
a. give the reader something to think about
300
Which is the best transitional phrase to start a conclusion paragraph? a. once upon a time... b. to summarize... c. on the other hand... d. it is my opinion...
b. to summarize
300
During the summer your brother earns extra money doing yard work for some teachers at the CJHS housing. He works on 6 yards an hour and has 21 yards he needs to finish. How long will it take him?
3. 5 hours 21 / 6 = 3.5
400
Where should you opinions be expressed? a. opening paragraph b. 2nd body paragraph c. 1st body paragraph d. conclusion paragraph
a. opening paragraph
400
Which of the following should be incorporated into body paragraphs? a. examples b. facts c. supporting details d. all of the above
d. all of the above
400
How many sentences should be in your conclusion paragraph? a. 0-1 b. 2-4 c. 3-7 d. 8-10
b. 2-4
400
What is the best transitional phrase to start your introduction paragraph? a. once upon a time... b. thus stating... c. on the other hand... d. I strongly believe that...
d. I strongly believe that...
400
His rancor, or hatred, of his brother caused him to live his life as a lonely person. What does the word RANCOR mean in this sentence?
Hatred
500
What type of punctuation do you need to use after the greeting/salutation?
colon
500
How many body paragraphs should you have in your persuasive business letter?
3
500
What 2 things come immediately after the conclusion paragraph?
Closing and Signature
500
Fill in the following sentence with an appropriate transitional word: I have been studying hard and paying attention in my classes; __________, I know I will pass the AIMS test.
*answers may vary, possibilities include: therefore moreover furthermore so and
500
If Ms. Scheiner is 24 years old, and her birthday is in June, in what year was she born?
1987