Key Words and Prompts
Before we begin writing our essay, we must identify what two things in the prompt?
Keyword and question
The C in an outline refers to:
Conclusion
How many sentences are in an introduction paragraph(minimum)?
3
How many sentences are in a body paragraph?
9-10
How many sentences in the conclusion paragraph(minimum)?
3
Explain, inform, describe, teach, and analyze
What are keywords?
What does R1 stand for in an outline?
First reason
What is the first sentence of the introduction called?
Hook
How many sentences should be about your "A"
3-4
True or False: You should give your opinion in the conclusion.
True
Before we begin the essay, we must first complete an:
Outline
The I stands for ___________
Introduction
"I love Orlando because of the theme parks, restaurants, and water parks."
This sentence is an example of what sentence?
What is 3 reasons/ What is second sentence in your introduction
Topic sentence
What is it called when you try to get the reader to do something after they finish your essay?
Call to action
This statement tells you what to write about.
What is a prompt?
How many supporting details should each reason have?
2
What are 3 types of ways to write a hook?
What is a question, restate the prompt, anecdote, definition, statistic, humor, etc.
How many supporting details/examples should be in each body paragraph?
What is 2
Besides your opinion and the call to action, a conclusion should also:
Restate your reasons
True or False: It's OK to restate the prompt as a hook.
True, however, don't rely on this all the time. It's a boring hook. Find a way to make it engaging.
A and B represent:
Supporting details
The last sentence of the introduction is:
Thesis statement
Read the paragraph. What is their "b" about?
Third, I like basketball because you can win. If your team makes the most points, you will win the game. After winning most of the games, your team will make the playoffs and go for the championship. Winning the championship is every team’s dream. Also, your team will win a trophy. The first place team usually gets the tallest trophy. The trophy comes with a small plaque on the front that has your team name and the year.
What is trophies?
What should we absolutely NEVER do in a conclusion paragraph?
Introduce new information