Semester Exam Review

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What goes in the box when planning your essay in the semester exam?

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Prompt

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What goes in the boxes when planning your essays?

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Reason 1 and 2

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What is the maximum number of words for your gist?

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4 words or less

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What should you do when reading a paired passage?

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Read PASSAGE 1 first, answer passage 1 questions. Then, go to PASSAGE 2 and answer passage 2 questions.

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What should you begin every body paragraph with?

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A topic sentence that Restates Question

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is background information in an essay?

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Context or details that help the reader understand the topic.

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What is evidence in an essay?

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Facts, examples, or quotes that support the thesis.

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What is a lead in a paragraph?

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An engaging opening sentence that captures the reader's attention.

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What is the structure of a typical essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.