8th Grade

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Where does the topic sentence go in a paragraph?

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At the beginning of the paragraph.

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What does evidence do in a paragraph?

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It supports the claim or main idea.

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What is the most logical sequence for organizing an essay?

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Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

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What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To state the main argument or claim.

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What is reasoning in essay writing?

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The process of making clear how your evidence supports your thesis.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.

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What are transition words?

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Words that help connect ideas and paragraphs in writing.

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What is a claim in an essay?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false; an opinion is a personal belief.