Reason Paragraphs
Introduction
General questions
Conclusion
100

How many reasons/points should be in your essay?

2-3

100

What is the first sentence is your introduction?

Hook

100

What are the two different type of essays and what is the difference between them?

expository-teach and explain

argumentative- we give our choice or feelings on a topic

100

How many sentences are in your conclusion?

3-4

200

How do we begin each body paragraph?

Indent, a transition word with a comma

200

What comes after your hook?

thesis

200

What is the first thing you do when you start your test?

READ YOUR PROMPT!

Set up planning sheet

200

What information should be in your conclusion

restate topic, restate your reason/points, wrap up (make your conclusion feel complete) 

300

What is one way to cite your evidence?

According to the author

In the passage

From Source 

300

How many sentences are in your introduction?

3-4

300

What words should never be spelled incorrectly. 

prompt words and words in the passages

300

What do you need to start your conclusion with?

indent and transition word

400

How can I cite evidence?

with the author, title, source number, or  paragraph and page

400

Write a thesis for the following essay.

- Write an informative essay on how humans help the planet. 

R1-by reusing items

R2- Recycling cans and bottles

R3- reduce items you can waste

Humans help the planet by reusing items, recycling cans and bottles and by reducing items you waste. 

400

What is a thesis sentence starters for an opinion essay?

I strongly agree with

I believe

In my opinion

400

When you hear 10 minutes left, what should you do?

write or make sure you have a conclusion!

500

How many sentences should you have for elaboration?

at least 3 or more!

500

Write a thesis for the following essay.

Write an opinion essay on whether or not students should have recess everyday. 

R1- to get energy out

R2- able to exercise

R3-gives their brain a break

I believe students should have recess everyday to get out their energy, they are able to exercise and it gives their brain a break. 

500

Name a transition word for all 3 reasons/points and your conclusion?

To begin, For starters, To kick it off, etc. 

Next, In addition, To continue, 

Lastly, Finally, Last but not least, 

In conclusion, To sum it all up, All in all, 

500

When I think I'm done with my essay, what do I do?

READ and EDIT!

Check spelling, periods, capital letters!

Do NOT just sit there!