Essay Writing Essentials

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What is the purpose of the ECR?

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To provide evidence to support your claim from the text.

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What is the maximum number of points you can earn on the ECR?

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5

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What is the correct way to insert a quote into a paragraph?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the quote and integrate it into your paragraph.

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What are the parts of a paragraph?

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Topic sentence, evidence, analysis, & link to the general idea or thesis of the essay.

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How many quotes do you need in each paragraph to support your main idea?

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2 quotes per paragraph.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is evidence in essay writing?

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Facts, examples, or quotes that support your claims.

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What is analysis in a paragraph?

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Explanation of how the evidence supports the main idea.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the importance of linking sentences in a paragraph?

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To ensure coherence and flow in the writing.