Paragraph Writing Review

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What is the order of a typical paragraph?

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1. Topic sentence 2. Supporting details 3. Concluding sentence

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the paragraph and/or leaves the reader with a strong impression.

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What does ACES stand for in writing?

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Answer, Cite, Explain, Sum it Up.

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What is a literary analysis?

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A writing piece that analyzes a piece of literature.

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Which quote from The Hunger Games has NOT been cited properly?

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"I volunteer as tribute!" the text states on page 21 of The Hunger Games (Collins).

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What is a topic sentence?

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The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the topic sentence.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure to the paragraph.

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What is the significance of citing sources?

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To give credit to the original author and avoid plagiarism.

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What is the difference between a summary and a literary analysis?

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A summary retells the main points, while a literary analysis examines and interprets the text.