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Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Transitions
Misc.
100
What is the first thing you must do in your introduction (G)?
Grab the reader's attention.
100
How many body paragraphs should your paper have?
1-2
100
What should you not do in the your conclusion (T)?
Restate the thesis in a new way.
100
What is the purpose of a transition?
Connects two ideas, sentences, or paragraphs together. Helps writing to be more fluent and with a logical flow.
100
What is the most important part of a body paragraph?
elaboration/examples/specific details.
200
What is the second thing you must do in your introduction (A)?
Address the prompt.
200
How many reasons should each paragraph have?
1 reason per paragraph, with many specific details, elaboration, and examples.
200
How long should the conclusion be?
2-5 sentences
200
List 3 transitions for a conclusion.
To conclude, In brief, To sum up, On the whole, In summary
200
Is it ok to make up facts, statistics, and quotes as long as they support the point you are making?
No
300
What does the thesis have to do in a persuasive essay?
State a claim or choose a side
300
What is the first part of each body paragraph (T)?
Topic sentence for the reason.
300
What is the last part of your conclusion (G)?
Grab the reader's attention with a powerful concluding statement. (call to action)
300
List 3 conclusions that show cause and effect.
As a result, For this reasons, Therefore, Hence, Consequently, Accordingly.
300
How long should your paper be?
No more than 26 lines, but no less than 20 lines
400
What is the last part of the introduction?
The thesis or stance
400
What is the second part of each body paragraph (E)?
Elaboration/Examples/Specific details.
400
What are some ways to create a great call to action or zinger statement at the end of your conclusion? Name atleast 3.
A prediction, a question, a recommendation, a quotation.
400
List three transitions that show a change
However, yet, nevertheless, on the contrary, conversely, Notwithstanding, In spite of this
400
What is the most common reason why papers do not get a higer score?
More elaboration and detail are needed.
500
Give 3 effective hooks, or ways of grabbing your reader's attention at the very begining of the essay.
Quotation, question, fact, personal story, unusual detail or description, and many more!
500
What is the final part of each body paragraph (T)?
conclusion sentence/wrap up (reminds reader of your stance/what you want.
500
What score can you make without a conclusion?
2 is the highest
500
What are counter argument transitions?
on the other hand, however,
500
What is the difference in an essay and an SAR?
essay - 26 lines with a thesis, three paragraphs and a conclusion SAR - answer the question, provide evidence, and explain