Transition Words
Which paragraph does NOT begin with a transition word?
Introduction
Name one type of hook.
Anecdote (story)
Describe a scene
Interesting fact
Which sentence is most important because it tells your reader what the paragraph will be about?
Topic Sentence
The conclusion is basically a ___________ paragraph.
summary
True or False?
You can use just one of the articles the test provides when you are writing your essay.
False - You need to use both/all articles provided.
Name one transition you can use for your conclusion paragraph.
Ultimately, To conclude, In summary
How should you start the Opposing View part of the introduction?
People may argue . . .
What should you put in parentheses at the end of a quote?
The author's last name
How many sentences MINIMUM should be in your counterclaim paragraph? How many in your conclusion paragraph? (Hint: the answer is the same for both)
At least 5 sentences
How many total paragraphs are in each type of essay?
5 for informative
6 for argumentative
Name one transition word you can use for your thesis.
Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Despite this view, However
List one thing that can go in the background information section of your introduction.
What has already happened in the world with this topic; what is happening now; why the topic is important; define terms
How should you end a body paragraph?
A concluding statement that summarizes the paragraph
Where should the topic of your counterclaim paragraph ALSO be found in your essay?
Opposing View in the introduction paragraph
What are the three tips I gave you for doing well on the essay?
Organization
Elaboration
Editing
Name one transition word that you can use for your counterclaim paragraph.
Conversely, Alternatively
What three parts should you include in your thesis statement?
Transition word
Claim (your answer)
3 Big Ideas (reasons)
How many supporting details sentences should you have and where should you get the information?
At least three from your own head
What do you call the last sentence of the conclusion where you ask your reader to do something with what they've read?
Call to action
List five pronouns you SHOULD NOT use in an essay.
you, your, yours, I, me, my, we, us our, ours
Name three transition words you can use to start body paragraphs.
Essentially, Additionally, Furthermore
List the five parts of an introduction paragraph IN ORDER.
Hook
Connection (background information)
Question
Opposing View
Thesis
Name two things you could use as supporting details in your body paragraphs.
Explain the evidence
History of the topic
Long term consequences involved with the topic
More examples of the topic
In the counterclaim, explain what you should do to refute the opposing view.
Respectfully explain why your position is more correct and, if possible, give a solution to the opposing view.
What are two important differences between how you write an informative essay and how you write an argumentative essay?
No counterclaim in an informative
No opposing view in an informative intro
Use three reasons instead of three big topics in an argumentative