Essay Writing

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What does it mean to 'sort your evidence' on your planning sheet before you begin typing?

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You should match your highlights to your three points.

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The most important sentence in your essay is the _____?

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thesis sentence.

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Which transition is good to begin your fourth paragraph in an informative essay?

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Finally.

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What happens to your score if you do not provide an ending paragraph?

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Your score goes down.

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Which transition is good for the beginning of the fourth paragraph in an argumentative essay?

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Although some people believe.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim in an argumentative essay.

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What is the role of transitions in an essay?

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Transitions help to guide the reader through the essay and connect ideas.

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What should you include in the introduction of an essay?

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A hook, background information, and the thesis statement.