Rules on Writing a Formal Essay

What does the top bun represent (the first sentence)?

Which of the following is NOT an element of thesis statements?

All of the following sources would have their titles italicized EXCEPT:

Here is a good way to start a thesis statement: “This paper will discuss…”

As Gandhi once said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

In which paragraph would you find the thesis statement?

What food do we use to symbolize our BODY paragraphs?

You can use 1st and 2nd person in your persuasive letters.

According to BBC Science, "Giraffes are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightening than humans."

NEVER WRITE: “In this essay I will tell you about…” or “In this paper I will prove that…”

According to formal writing rules, should you use slang words like "lit," "Fam," "finna," or "lol"?

The thesis statement tells readers what one single paragraph is going to be about.

What's the "meat" of the body paragraph?

How many paragraphs were required for our persuasive letter?

Smaller sections of large sources, like articles and song titles are formatted...

What are these examples of?

"Cats have fewer toes on their back paws" (Yuko).

What upside-down shape represents our introduction paragraph?

The thesis statement is the LAST sentence in the introduction paragraph.

PUNCTUATION INSIDE QUOTATION, UNLESS...

You should use Transition Words/Phrases to help your words flow from one idea to the next!

How many BODY paragraphs were there?

A Topic Sentence can be a question.

A hook is a way to draw readers into the topic of which you are writing, often by asking a thought-provoking question.