Essay Writing Things to Remember

Front

First step for FSA sources/packet: ___________________

Back

go and read the prompt.

Front

An opinion essay includes clue words like ______________.

Back

"opinion" and "whether or not"

Front

Double underline in the prompt:

Back

What the prompt is asking you to write about.

Front

Introduction paragraph components:

Back

A hook, a supporting detail, and your thesis statement.

Front

Intro paragraph: long with many examples?

Back

False

Front

Quality BODY paragraph includes: Transition phrase, reason/detail, evidence, elaboration.

Back

Transition phrase, reason/detail, evidence, elaboration.

Front

Best body paragraphs have at least 2 pieces of evidence and elaboration.

Back

True

Front

Indent the start of each paragraph in your essay.

Back

True

Front

Elaboration is a fancy way of saying ____________.

Back

All of the above are correct.

Front

Alternative terms for 'source':

Back

passage, story, article, text, document