Parts Of An Essay
Types Of Hooks
Time Limits for FSA
Figurative Language
The Day of....
100

This part of the essay is what tells the reader the topic without giving away too many details......

What is an Introduction Paragraph

100

This hook uses words to imitate/make sounds 

What is an Onomatopoeia?

100

Mrs. Diaz said that you should plan for how many minutes

What is known as 7 minutes?

100
A comparison between two things, using these words "like", "as", "than"

What is a Simile?

100

When you wake up tomorrow what is something you should do to give your body energy or fuel?

Eat a big breakfast!

200

This part of the paragraph is an opening sentence that captures the reader's attention 

What is a Hook or Grabber?
200

This type of hook is know to "ask" the reader something they may not know.

What is a Question?

200

This is how long you should give yourself for reading all the passages. 

What is 20 minutes?

200

A comparison between two things, saying one thing is something else

What is a Metaphor?

200

Should you go to sleep at 11pm tonight?

no! you must go to sleep early

300

This is what students must use in their paragraphs to SUPPORT their reasons or answers. They grab this from their sources.  

What is Text Evidence?

300

This type of hook is when there is conversation in writing, or words said from someone else. 

What is known as a Quote?

300

This is something you should do tonight before your FSA. By doing this you will wake up feeling rested and ready to get that high score.

What is Sleep Early?

300

This is when you give human traits to animals or objects.

What is Personification?

300

Are you capable of getting a high score on the FSA?

Of course!!! All of you are capable and all of you will do amazing! Mrs.Post and I believe in you!

400

The final part of the essay which tells the reader the most important thought you want him/her to remember 

What is a Conclusion?

400
Mrs.Post and I have gone over why hooks are important. Now it is your turn to explain why.

Something along the lines of "captures the readers attention, and sets the tone of the essay"

400

How many paragraphs should you write in your essay?

What is 4-6 paragraphs?

400

This is when the formation or use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to

What is an Onomatopoeia?

400

Should you listen to your favorite song on the way to school?

Absolutely! Get those beats in to bring your energy and mood up!

500

Mrs.Diaz says that in your essay, you should add your evidence and then "talk" about it. What does she mean?

What is known as Elaboration? (Answers may Vary)

500
This type of hook is when you share your attitude, personal view, or approval of. 

What is an Opinion?

500

How long should a brain break be when writing your essay?

Should be 30 seconds- 1 minute

500

This is a group of words with a special meaning: "Hit the nail on the head"

What is an Idiom?
500

Should the readers here YOUR voice when you write your essay?

100%! THEY NEED TO HEAR WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY!