Introduction
What is the first sentence you write in an essay?
Hook
What is the first sentence of each body paragraph called?
What is a counterclaim?
A paragraph that acknowledges and rebuts other viewpoints in an argumentative essay.
What should the first sentence of your conclusion be?
A rephrasing of the thesis statement
How many paragraphs should be in an informational essay?
5
How many sentences of background information should you write?
2-3
When including a quote in your body paragraph, what strategy should you use to make sure that it is incorporated properly?
ICE Strategy
What should the first sentence of your counterclaim do?
It should tell the reader what other people think about the issue.
What do you need to include after yourrephrase the thesis statement in your conclusion?
A summary of each body paragraph (and the counterclaim in an argumentative essay)
What is one way that you can level up a body paragraph?
Include more than one ICEd quote!
True or false: You should include personal pronouns in your thesis statement.
False
What two methods can you use to avoid quote plopping in a body paragraph?
1. Introductory Phrase
2. Quote Blend
What steps of ICE should you complete when you include a quote about other viewpoints?
You should introduce it and cite it. You do not need to explain it.
What is a "so what?" statement?
A "so what?" statement tells the reader why they should care about the information included in your essay.
What is a transition word, and why should they be used?
A transition word is a word that shows the relationship between ideas. They should be used to improve the flow and organization of the essay.
What is the most important sentence in an essay?
Thesis Statement
Explain how to properly cite a quote.
Place the author's last name and page number in parenthesis.
*Use the paragraph number on the RISE test!
Example: (Collins 23)
What is a rebuttal?
A rebuttal refutes an argument. It is where you prove that despite other viewpoints, your argument is still correct.
What paragraph number is the conclusion in an informational essay?
5th
What is an example hook for an essay about the Loch Ness Monster?
Hooks can be:
- a fun fact
- a statistic
- a personal anecdote
- a quotation
- a question
What should a thesis statement include?
Topic/claim and topics of three body paragraphs
What two things do you need to do in the explanation of your quotes?
Explain what it means and why it matters.
What do you need to include in order to support your rebuttal?
An ICEd quote that supports your argument
What paragraph number is the conclusion in an argumentative essay?
6th
Before you turn in your essay, what should you do?
Double check that you have met the essay requirements and that your grammar looks good.