Essay Format
What is the first paragraph in your writing?
Introduction
What is the fifth paragraph called?
Conclusion
What is the correct order of your planning organizer?
I
R1
R2
R3
C
I should spend minimum 45 minutes proof reading. True or False?
False. You should spend either your remaining time or 15/20 minutes.
be capitalized
In an opinion essay, the writer must clearly state their _______ in their 3R sentence.
opinion
What is the fourth paragraph called?
Third body paragraph, R3 or T3
When I proofread, I should check that my essay has at least ___ paragraphs.
False. You should go back and reread your essay 3 times.
Sentences can be extended by...
When citing a title, it should always be ______ and ______.
underlined and capitalized
The first BODY paragraph is what number paragraph?
Second
Each body paragraph must include some sort of proof or ___.
text evidence or EBT
If I am not sure how to spell something I should first...
Check the text. Often times key words or names are given in the text and should be spelled correctly in your writing since they were given.
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a describing word.
Example:
blue, tall, ecstatic, spontaneous
The introduction contains how many sentences?
Three
What is the second paragraph in your writing?
The first body paragraph, R1 or T1
On my planning page I should note the location of my EBT next to the appropriate A or B so I don't forget to include it. True or False?
True
1. Punctuation
2. Formatting
3. EBT
Proper nouns should always be...
1. capitalized
2. used with a noun
3. followed by a comma
1. capitalized
Each body paragraph MUST contain at least 1 form of ___. (3 letters)
EBT
The conclusion contains these 3 things.
1. Thought or feeling
2. Restate 3 reasons
3. Concluding sentence
True
When proofreading you should check that every piece of EBT mentions...
Which source it is from.
Tell what each means.
1. There
2. Their
3. They're
1. A location. Ex: She is standing over there.
2. Ownership or belonging to. Ex: It is their their dog, not mine.
3. Contraction of they/are. They're going to baseball practice after school.