Essay Writing 1

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Where should supporting details typically be placed in a well-structured paragraph?

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Immediately after the topic sentence.

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What is the main idea of the following text: 'My cat, Boopster, is very silly. He pushes his way into the trash bag. He thinks he can bark and growl. He goes under the blanket when we make the bed. I love that he is so goofy!'

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Boopster is a silly cat.

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What does a concluding sentence do in a paragraph?

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Summarizes the paragraph or provides a transition.

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What is the main idea of your essay called?

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Thesis.

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Why is it important to revise and edit an essay before submitting it?

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To correct any grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors, and improve clarity.

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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 the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

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What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument of the entire essay, while a topic sentence presents the main idea of a single paragraph.

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What are transition words?

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Words or phrases that help connect ideas and paragraphs in writing.

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What is the role of examples in an essay?

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To support and illustrate the main ideas or arguments.