Essay Terms 1
Which part of the essay contains the following sentences:
>Hook
>Elaborate on Topic
>Thesis
Introduction Paragraph
What does AECC stand for?
>Assertion
>Evidence
>Commentary
>Conclusion
What should be the first sentence of your conclusion?
>Restate your thesis
>Reread essay to reword thesis
What are the items you are allowed to use the day of the test?
>Computer
>Paper
>Pencil
Mrs. Miehm & Ms. Gardner are the same astrological sign. Which one is it?
Sagittarius
>State an interesting fact or statistic about
topic
>Ask a rhetorical question
>Reveal a common misconception about topic
>Set the scene of the story
>Share a humorous short story that captures
your topic
What is...
>A statement that answers the question in the
prompt
>A claim you are making
>Everything in this paragraph should be used
to prove this
Assertion
What should be included in your conclusion paragraph?
>Summarize main arguments (assertions)
>End with profound idea or quote (answers ‘so
what?’ question)
True or False: You can use the internet to search for evidence the day of the Writing SOL.
FALSE
Where did Ms. Gardner go to college? (undergraduate)
Where did Mrs. Miehm go to college? (undergraduate)
(Get one correct)
Ms. G: VCU
Mrs. M: UVA
After your hook, you should write a few sentences elaborating on your topic. What questions can you ask yourself to help you in the writing process?
>What is your paper about?
>Why is this topic important?
>Background information on your topic that helps to establish its context
What is...
>Otherwise known as examples
>Examples that prove your assertion
>Supporting your assertion with personal or
well-known examples
>Ideally two pieces per body
paragraph
Evidence
What is one goal of the conclusion paragraph?
>Reinforce the thesis & show the significance
>Provides closure for the reader
>Makes the reader think
>Emphasize your purpose
>Leave a lasting impression
True or False: If you don't understand what the prompt is asking, you can ask Ms. Gardner to help explain the prompt.
FALSE
Which Harry Potter House is Ms. Gardner in?
Which Harry Potter House is Mrs. Miehm in?
(Get one correct)
Ms. G: Ravenclaw!
Mrs. M: Gryffindor!
Where should the thesis sentence be located in your intro?
What is...
>Otherwise known as analysis
>Elaborate or explain how your evidence
supports your assertion
>Ideally two pieces per body
paragraph
Commentary
True or False: New information should be introduced in the conclusion paragraph
FALSE (don't you dare!)
True or False: You may have as much time as you need to finish the test.
TRUE!
What is the name of the groundhog that determines if we will have a longer or shorter winter?
Punxsutawney Phil!
What information is in the thesis?
>Your specific topic
>Your main point (claim) about that topic
>Your supporting reasons for your main point (claim)
What is...
>Attempt to connect all your evidence and
commentary to assertion
Conclusion sentence
What is the best way to write a good conclusion?
Reread your essay!
True or False: The Writing SOL takes place over the course of two days.
TRUE!
Where did Mrs. Miehm work before she was a teacher?
Where did Ms. Gardner work before she was a teacher?
(Get one correct)
Mrs. M: The front office of OPHS.
Ms. G: Union Stage in D.C.