Structure of an essay

Question 1

I should use evidence from

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All articles

Question 2

What is the very FIRST thing in your body paragraph?

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Transition word

Question 3

What do we NEVER start the hook with?

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A question

Question 4

What is elaboration?

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A continuation of the conversation; explaining evidence

Question 5

I am going to take my time, write clearly, break down the prompt, and

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Do my absolute best, Make sure I answer it correctly

Question 6

What is it called when I don't cite my evidence?

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Plagiarism

Question 7

Following a transition word in your body paragraph, what comes next?

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Topic sentence

Question 8

Before I hit submit, I should

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Go back and re-read to correct grammar and punctuation, Check to make sure I have every element I need

Question 9

In an argumentative essay, my counter-claim and rebuttal goes in my

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Last body paragraph

Question 10

How do I know my evidence is relevant/makes sense?

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I understand the prompt and found evidence to support that

Question 11

What types of keywords would you see if you were to write an argumentative essay?

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Choose a side, State your claim, Argue, Whether or not

Question 12

How many sentences should your introduction be?

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3-4

Question 13

What is an example of a transition word?

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to begin, therefore, furthermore

Question 14

A counter-claim is

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Introducing the opposing argument, and why it may be strong

Question 15

How do we remember the structure of the body paragraphs?

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TTEE

Question 16

What else belongs in your intro paragraph?

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Thesis/answer the prompt

Question 17

In an informative essay, at the end, the reader should be able to

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Clearly understand the topic

Question 18

How do we start the first sentence of every paragraph?

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Indent (Tab)

Question 19

What are you scored on in your essay?

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Purpose/focus/organization, evidence/ elaboration, grammar

Question 20

what MUST you have no matter what in an ARGUMENTATIVE essay?

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counter claim/rebuttal

Question 21

Slang words/texting words and short cuts are not good in this essay because

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The reader may not understand what you mean, The reader is grading your vocabulary skills

Question 22

Your thesis acts as a

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a road map or outline

Question 23

what is the MAIN difference between informative and argumentative?

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One is explaining, the other is proving with a claim

Question 24

Doing well on this essay is important because

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It will affect my high school career

Question 25

Why is elaboration so important?

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It shows the reader your input and your personality

Question 26

After your topic sentence, what comes next?

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Evidence/elaboration

Question 27

How do we write a thesis?

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Hook, Answer prompt, List three reasons

Question 28

How do we cite evidence?

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Quote, Introduce Source #/Title/Author, or In-Text Citation

Question 29

How do I know I have enough evidence?

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Each reason has evidence and elaboration

Question 30

P.A.T. Stands for what?

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Purpose, Audience, Task

Question 31

Why do we use P.A.T.?

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To break down and understand the prompt

Question 32

What is the very FIRST sentence in your intro paragraph?

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Hook

Question 33

What belongs in your conclusion?

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a transition word with a re-stated thesis and a wrap up

Question 34

What keywords in the prompt would you see if you were to write an informative essay?

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Discuss, Inform, Explain

Question 35

A rebuttal is

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A comeback for why your argument is stronger

Structure of an essay

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Structure of an essay

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