Essay Writing

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Purpose of an essay introduction?

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Provides background info, introduces the topic, and gives a glimpse of the whole essay.

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Typical BODY paragraphs in an essay?

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3

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Conclusion of an essay should:

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Summarize main points, restate your topic, provide closure.

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Importance of editing in essay writing?

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Editing improves the essay.

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Starting essays:

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A hook.

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Body paragraphs should have a minimum of ___ sentences.

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7

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Ensure a strong conclusion by summarizing key points, restating the main argument, providing evidence, and ending with a strong statement.

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Summarize key points, restate main argument, provide supporting evidence, end with a strong closing statement.

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Common editing mistakes in essays:

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Identify and correct grammar/punctuation errors, ensure clarity/coherence, remove repetition, strengthen topic statements, verify source citations.

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Use how many sources for max points?

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All three sources.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Main difference between introduction and body paragraphs?

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Introduction briefly covers all reasons; body focuses on one reason.