Each sentence after the topic sentence...

works to support and prove the idea of the topic sentence.

Topic sentences are typically the...

First sentence in each paragraph.

Second sentence in each paragraph.

Third sentence in each paragraph.

Last sentence in each paragraph.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below? Without a doubt, the best kind of pet is a cat.

Finally, there are a few drawbacks to owning a cat.

First, cats are affectionate creatures.

In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.

Select the best evidence to support the statement "The narrator's father is a calm and secure man. The tiny share we have of time appalls me, though my father seems to regard it with tranquillity. Even my father, who sometimes seems to me to have been at home in the world as long as it has lasted, has really lived on this earth only a little longer than I have, in terms of all the time there has been to live in. He has not known a time, any more than I, when automobiles and electric lights did not at least exist. He was not alive when this century started. I will be barely alive—old, old—when it ends. I do not like to think of it. From Alice Munro, "Walker Brothers Cowboy." Copyright 1997 by Alice Munro

"...though my father seems to regard it with tranquillity. "

"Even my father, who sometimes seems to me to have been at home in the world as long as it has lasted, has really lived on this earth only a little longer than I have, in terms of all the time there has been to live in. "

"He has not known a time, any more than I, when automobiles and electric lights did not at least exist."

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

School uniforms can be ordered online .

Used by a writer to help the reader progress from one significant idea to the next

the main idea sentence of a paragraph

a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

a sentence that wraps up the paragraph

why the author writes- Usually for PIE (persuade, inform, entertain)

when an author c asually mentions a well known APPLE (art, person, place, literature, event)

The additional information used to explain, support, discuss, or give examples of your supporting detail

Counterclaim/Counter-argument

Introducing the other side of the argument and shutting it down with a rebuttal to strengthen your argument.

Introducing the other side of the argument and deciding you agree with that side instead.

Introducing both sides of the argument in your thesis.

Deciding you oppose essays completely and you decide to skip the assignment.

Which sentence is an example of formal writing?

Cats are significantly better pets than dogs for several reasons.

I think that cats are better than dogs.

Dogs are cool, but cats are dope.

What is a personal narrative?

A story about someone's experiences

A reflection on an historical event

6) Explain what thesis support does in an essay.

a brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in the planning stages; eventually becomes the topic sentence for body paragraphs.

examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.

the last paragraph of an essay; includes a modified thesis, modified focus, and a challenge to the reader.

the first sentence in an essay; should grab the reader's attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.

14) Identify what a bridge is in your essay.

a sentence or sentences that connect the hook to the thesis; designed to help the essay flow smoothly.

a restated focus statement in the concluding paragraph; should remind readers of the original topic.

the reason you are writing your essay ( to express yourself, to inform your readers, to entertain, to describe, to analyze...)

a paragraph of support for the thesis; must have a topic sentence and details and/or examples.

15) Define what the audience is.

this is the quote you place in a body paragraph that helps support the thesis.

the first paragraph of an essay; includes the grabber, focus statement, and thesis statement.

the "attitude' of the essay; word choice and word arrangement determine the tone.

17) Explain what is tone .

the "attitude" of the essay; word choice and word arrangement determine the tone.

examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.

the last paragraph of an essay; includes a modified thesis, modified focus, and a challenge to the reader.

the first sentence in an essay; should grab the reader's attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.

18) Explain what is the purpose in your essay.

the reason you are writing your essay; (to express yourself, to inform your readers, to entertain, to describe, to analyze...)

the last paragraph of an essay; includes a modified thesis, modified focus, and a challenge to the reader.

a brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in the planning stages; eventually becomes the topic sentence for body paragraphs.

the first sentence in an essay; should grab the reader's attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.

19) Identify what organization is in an essay.

the order in which your paragraphs and/or details are arranged.

a restated focus statement in the concluding paragraph; should remind readers of the original topic.

a transition word; phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help the essay flow smoothly.

the reason you are writing your essay ( to express yourself, to inform your readers, to entertain, to describe, to analyze...)

21) Explain what diction is in an essay.

the specific words and phrases you choose in your writing; includes how you arrange those words and for maximum impact.

examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.

a brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in the planning stages; eventually becomes the topic sentence for body paragraphs.

determined by the audience; the level by which you choose your words for an essay.

What are the three main parts of an essay?

The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

A very brief story that illustrates or supports a point.

An biography of someone's entire life.

A joke told to provide humor in a story.

to go over carefully in order to correct or improve composition and written expression

to edit for grammar, usage, and mechanics

checking a work to be sure the grammar and mechanics are correct

the first step in the writing process

addresses an experience and includes the writer's insights about the event's importance

an essay has unity if

all paragraphs support the thesis; all sentences in a paragraph support the topic sentence

it has transition words or phrases

it provides a counter-argument and rebuttal

it has at least five paragraphs

when an author strays from main point

when the author uses the wrong transition

when the author uses an anecdote as support or elaboration

when an author does not give at least two supporting details

is a method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas

part of the revising of an essay

must include complete sentences and correct spelling

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

topic sentence

A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.

the central idea of an essay

the topic of the essay

any sentence that supports the topic of an essay

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a thesis statement?

A general idea overview of the topic

A summary of the main idea

A sentence that states the central idea of the essay

A suggestion that you should read the essay

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should a thesis statement appear?

the last sentence of the introductory paragraph

anywhere in the essay

last paragraph

the first sentence of every paragraph

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

A thesis should never...

ask a question

be the first sentence of the essay

state your opinion

be short and to the point

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A thesis should never...

say, "This paper will be about"

have reasons to support the claim

include the topic of the essay

only one sentence

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best represents the meaning of topic sentences?

Explains or introduces one of the major points that support the writer’s thesis statement

Tells who, what, when, where, and why in a story

Explains how the main character overcomes an obstacle

Expresses the writer’s opinion or position on a particular subject

Instruction: Choose the topic sentence in the paragraph

Americans love to send greeting cards. For instance,over 4 million birthday cards are sent out in this country every day. Around Valentine's Day last year, over 900 million cards were mailed. And close to 3 billion holiday greeting cards were sent out during the Christmas season.

A. Around Valentine's Day last year, over 900 million cards were mailed.

B. For instance,over 4 million birthday cards are sent out in this country every day.

C. Americans love to send greeting cards.

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The Writing Process

topic sentence

What is a thesis statement?

Where should a thesis statement appear?

A thesis should never...

A thesis should never...

Which of the following best represents the meaning of topic sentences?

Each sentence after the topic sentence...

Topic sentences are typically the...

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?Without a doubt, the best kind of pet is a cat.

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