Informative & Argumentative Essay Review

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What is the FIRST step in the WINNING PROCESS for any type of essay on the TN Writing State Test?

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Read prompt, Figure out what mode, Underline key words.

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What should you do if there are ONLY TEN MINUTES left in the extra time requested for your informative and argumentative essay?

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Finish the body paragraph you are in and write your counter claim (argumentative), conclusion paragraph (re-state thesis & mic drop to match hook).

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What is the THIRD step in the WINNING PROCESS for any type of essay on the TN Writing State Test?

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Preview questions for the text.

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What is a semi-colon used for in writing?

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A semi-colon is used to connect two complete sentences that are related.

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How do you create a sentence using a semi-colon?

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Combine two COMPLETE sentences that are related by removing the period in between the sentences and replacing it with a semi-colon.

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What is an informative essay?

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An informative essay is a type of writing that aims to educate the reader about a specific topic.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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An argumentative essay is a type of writing that presents a claim or argument and supports it with evidence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?

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The conclusion paragraph summarizes the main points and restates the thesis, often with a final thought.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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Annotating a text means to take notes, highlight, or make comments on the text to enhance understanding.