Central idea
My central idea should answer the question the writing prompt asks? True or False
True
The intro paraph should include 3-5 sentences. An intro paragraph should start with a broad statement to introduce my topic. It is sometimes called a ___ statement.
hook
Correct the sentence: Candy taste sweet.
Candy tastes sweet.
Final Jeopardy....This mandatory concluding sentence of an introductory paragraph maps out the essay, states your main argument, and should include exactly one controlling idea. It is called the central idea or ____________ statement.
thesis
Should the legal minimum age to use social media platforms be raised to 16? What type of writing would this be? Argumentative/Persuasive, Expository, Narrative?
Argumentative/Persuasive
A body paraph should include many different ideas and points in one paragraph? True or False
False, a body paragraph should be organized. It should focus on one main idea (1 piece of cited evidence, elaborate/explain what it means, conclude). A rebutal in a body pargraph can also be included but should be focused on one main idea/point.
Correct the sentence: You wanna get something to eat later?
You want to get something to eat later?
Does the central idea match the prompt? Yes or No
Prompt: Should student-athletes be paid for playing competitive sports?
Central idea:Making money is important and students should get jobs to earn more.
No, this prompt is more about working jobs and making money then getting paid for sports. It is to broad.
Conclusion: Should I introduce new information into my conclusion paragraph? yes or no
No, my intro paragraph should restate and close out my ideas.
An example of a transition word is
answers may vary....
Example ;initially, to further my point, to conclude
however, never the less, on the other hand
Does this central idea match the writing prompt? Yes or No
Prompt:Describe the physical and mental effects a lack of sleep has on a middle school student's brain.
Central Idea: Not getting enough sleep can have many negative physical and mental effects on student's brains.
Yes, it answers the question the writing prompt asks.
What is wrong with this sentence in the intro paraph?
I think the voting age should be raised to age 21 for many reasons.
The word I weakens your argument.
Find a way to state it to a general audience or with a strong argument.
What is the minimum amount of paragraphs a formal essay should have?
4 paraphs is ok if they are strong (intro, two bodies, conclusion)
Name a central idea for the following writing prompt:
Compare how people communicated in the early 2000s with how they communicate using technology today.
Answers may vary..
Example: While technology has remained the same in some ways since the year 2000, a great deal has also changed.
Does this evidence match the body paragraph? yes or no
S1P2 tells us that one way that the dessert cactus helps the environment is it supplies water for wildlife.
yes
Correct three errors: "Toby," she said. Could you please be quit?