Essay Writing

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A thesis statement is...

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You present your claim and reasons; it guides your essay.

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The ______________ introduces the subject of the PARAGRAPH and shows the writer’s attitude.

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topic sentence

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Problem with topic sentence: "Working in a restaurant"

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Incomplete

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Paragraphs where key ideas are developed and explained.

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Body Paragraphs

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Last paragraph in a formal essay?

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Conclusion

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Two parts of a thesis statement:

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Answer Prompt & Provides Reasons

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Type of paragraph requiring cited evidence?

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Body Paragraph

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Transition signal for explanation:

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This illustrates.

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Citing evidence requires _______.

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copy exact words

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After citing evidence, you must _____ and _____.

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explain, elaborate.