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Essay Writing 1
Essay Writing 2
100

What movie is "Hakuna Matata" from?


The Lion King

100

What is the name of Harry Potter's pet?


Hedwig

100

How many days in a year?


365

100

What do we call the very first thing you write when starting an intro paragraph?

Hook

100

What is the minimum number of paragraphs you will write for Mr. Smith's essays?

5

200

What is the name of the dragon who helps Mulan?


Mushu

200

What district is Katniss Everdeen from?


District 12 

200

 Who was the American President during the civil war?


Abraham lincon

200

What is the first sentence of a body paragraph called?

Topic Sentence

200

What do we close our essay with? (What do we call our final words to the reader?)

Closing statement

300

Who says "Fish are Friends, not food?"


Bruce the shark

300

What house is Harry Potter in?


Gryffindor 

300

What part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?


Leaf

300

what is the job of a Topic Sentence?

Tells the reader what the paragraph will be about (States what you will be proving).

300

Name at least two rules when it comes to subtitles. 

Bold / Capitalize / not a full sentence. 

400

What is the name of Rapunzel’s pet chameleon in Tangled?


Pascal

400

 Who is the main character from The Lord of the Rings?

Frodo

400

What is the slowest animal in the world?


Sloth 

400

Name at least two things that will have a huge impact on your essay score.

Organization / Using quotes / staying on topic / clear thesis / etc.

400

What part of the essay allows us to define our topic and introduce our sources to the reader?

Background

500

What is the name of the gold robot in Star Wars?


C3P0

500

Who drives the Magic School Bus?


Ms. Frizzle


500

What is the most expensive property in the game Monopoly?

Boardwalk. 

500

Name at least two sentence starters that will help you elaborate.

This shows... / This is important because... / If-Then.. / etc.

500

What should be the longest part of a body paragraph?

Your elaboration after a quote.