Terrifying Essay Requirements
What do you call the first sentence (or two) of a paragraph?
topic sentence
A term for words and phrases that help a writer move smoothly between ideas.
transitions
How old was Richie?
twelve
Identify whether the sentence below contains a comma error or is correct. If it contains an error, fix it.
I love Halloween but I hate horror movies.
I love Halloween, but I hate horror movies.
What candy is known for its distinct orange and black wrapper?
Reese's
In the Explaining an Idea Essay, what should middle paragraph 1 be about?
In Chapter 8, Richie tells Jojo, “Home ain’t always about a place.” What do you think Richie means by this? Support your response with details from the book about Richie’s upbringing. Do not use direct quotations; details about Richie’s background should be restated entirely in your own words. You do not need to use parenthetical citations or a works cited page.
Middle paragraph #1 structure: The first sentence of middle paragraph #1 (the topic sentence) should announce the main idea of the paragraph to your reader. In this case, you should summarize, in a very general way, Richie's idea of what "home" means. After the topic sentence, explain how you arrived at that conclusion about Richie's idea of home, using specific details from the book. Again, do not directly quote or cite from the book. Details from the book should be specific but phrased entirely in your own words. What do we know about Richie's background and upbringing, and how might that have contributed to his idea of home? What do we know about Richie's time at Parchman and his relationship to River (Pop)? How might this also factor into Richie's concept of home?
Give an example of a strong thesis statement for the current essay assignment.
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What is Mam's supernatural ability?
She can intuit people's medical ailments
Identify whether the following sentence is correct or contains a comma error (a missing comma or an incorrectly placed comma). If incorrect, fix the error.
Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity some people refuse to go to the zoo.
Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.
What famous gloomy American writer wrote horror stories and poems such as "The Tale-Tell Heart," "The Black Cat," and "The Raven"?
Edgar Allen Poe
In the Explaining an Idea Essay, what three things should go in the introduction?
Hook, Introduction to Essay Topic, and Thesis
Essay hook: Your introduction should begin by getting the reader interested in the topic (this is often called the “hook”). Do not open your essay with rhetorical questions or with a quotation. The entire introduction should be your ideas only!
Suggested “hook” for this essay: a brief anecdote about a past event or about a current event from you life that introduces the general essay topic (“home”) in an interesting way
Overview of essay topic: Use your essay hook to springboard into a general introduction to the essay topic, in this case, “home.” I would suggest that you briefly discuss why the concept of “home” is not the same for everyone; you could also briefly discuss how people might define the concept of “home” differently.
Thesis statement: At the very end of your introductory paragraph, you should have a single sentence that summarizes what the word “home” means to you.
Example thesis statement: For me, home is where I feel like I can completely be myself and where I feel protected from the expectations and judgements from the outside world.
In your essay, you should directly quote from the book and cite your quotations according to MLA format.
False
What tattoo does Michael have on his back?
Grim Reaper
The final comma in a list of things is called the _________ comma.
Oxford
What candy comes in a yellow bag and is known for its intense sour flavor?
Sour Patch Kids
When introducing the topic of "home" in the introduction, what should you discuss?
What different concepts of home might look like
AND
Some reasons why people might define "home" differently.
Give two examples of effective essay hooks for the current essay assignment.
1) Brief anecdote about a past event
2) Brief anecdote about a current event
3) A vivid snapshot of a "home" moment
Why does Richie want to find River?
to find out how he (Richie) died
Identify whether the following sentence is correct or contains a comma error (a missing comma or an incorrectly placed comma). If incorrect, fix the error.
I used to live at 16689 Sutton Avenue Milpitas California but we have since moved to 1895 Holland Way Dubuque Iowa.
I used to live at 16689 Sutton Avenue Milpitas, California, but we have since moved to 1895 Holland Way Dubuque, Iowa.
Where does the term "Halloween" come from? _______ __________ ____________
All Hallows Eve
What should go in the conclusion?
In your concluding paragraph, you should 1) summarize the essay’s key ideas and 2) briefly discuss how you think your home (or the people, activities, locations, or environments you associate with it) might change in the future.
In middle paragraph #3, what topic should you write about, and how many examples should you include?
Describe one specific activity, relationship, or physical environment (not all three—choose one) that you associate with your personal definition of “home.” Elaborate on that activity, ritual, or environment, using descriptive details that appeal to your reader’s physical senses.
What is inside Jojo's gris-gris bag?
1) a feather
2) a tooth
3) a rolled up scroll with a message that says "Keep this close"
4) a river rock
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By the pilings of the old pier I found four starfish a clam and a sea anemone. When I got home I put them in a safe place but now I cannot find them.
By the pilings of the old pier, I found four starfish, a clam, and a sea anemone. When I got home, I put them in a safe place, but now I cannot find them.
What is the highest-grossing horror movie of all time?
It (2017)