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Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? I have lots of different friends, but my best friend is special for a number of different reasons.

• We both like to play Wii and we both treat each other with respect.
• For a number of different reasons, my friend is special to me. In the next paragraph I will tell you about them. 
• That about sums this paragraph up. 
•  All in all, my best friend is a keeper friend.

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To shape, or create

• combine
• develop
• analyze
• support

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A typical introduction includes (in order)

• hook, background information, thesis
• hook, background information, topic sentence
• context, hook, thesis
• hook, topic sentence

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topic sentence

• sentence in the introduction that states the main idea of the essay
• sentence that states what the body paragraph is about and supports the claim
• sentence that contains evidence from the text to support the claim
• sentence in the conclusion that states the claim

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What is considered to be background information?

• What topic you are talking about

• Why you are talking about this topic

• What two sides people are arguing about

• Who this topic might affect

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One great way to organize your writing during Prewriting is to

• develop a thesis

• organize the details

• create an outline

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During the Writing step you will

• write the introduction, body paragraphs and the closing

• write the thesis and an outline

• revise what you have written

• turn it in

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What's the best way to combine these sentences?:

I had to go to school.

My brother stayed home sick.

• I had to go to school; meanwhile, my brother stayed home sick.

• I had to go to school; furthermore, my brother stayed home sick.

• I had to go to school; therefore, my brother stayed home sick.

• I had to go to school; still, my brother stayed home sick.

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Tell how

• explain

• describe

• formulate

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3. Which of these transition words would you use in the counterargument paragraph?

• Also

• Similarly

• However

• In conclusion

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