Parts of an Essay
What is the first paragraph called?
Introduction
What should you do first in the writing process?
TAPP the Prompt
What is counteclaim?
Other people's opinions (opposite)
What words must you spell correctly in your essay?
All of the words in the essay.
What are the 3 components of an introduction paragraph?
Hook
Basic Fact
Thesis Statement
What does TAPP stand for?
Topic
Audience
Purpose
Product
How many reasons should you include in your claim as part of your thesis statement?
2-3
What does ARMS stand for?
Add details
Remove unnecessary information
Move sentences
Substitute words
How many times should you cite evidence?
1 time per body paragraph
What should you do after you TAPP the prompt?
Read and annotate reading passages
How do you write a thesis statement in an argument essay?
State your claim+ 2-3 reasons
When should you edit/revise your essay?
After writing mt first draft
OR
Before writing your final draft
When should you include transition words?
At the start of every body paragraph and conclusion paragraph
What step goes after reading and annotating your sources?
Bainstorm/ tree map/planning
T or F: You should use the first person point of view in argument essay (i.e. In my opinion, I believe, I think...)
True
What are the 3 body paragraphs in your argument essay supposed to include?
2 body paragraphs with a transition, reasons to support your claim, and evidence
1 body paragraph with a counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence from text
What should you do before submitting your final draft?
Proofread (read my essay again)
in conclusion friction slows things down in swiming cause of ocean curents and wave pattrns
In conclusion, friction slows things down in swimming because of ocean currents and wave patterns.