TDA EOC Prep

Which transitional word is the strongest?

• but

• and

• nevertheless

• first

Regardless of how many paragraphs you write, what must you include?

• Intro, Summary, Conclusion

• Intro, Body, Conclusion

• Intro, Body

• Body

What is the minimum number of paragraphs you can/should include?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Should you write a long summary of the passage in your essay?

• Yes, you need to prove that you understand the passage.

• No, your grader is very familiar with the passage. A short summary is best.

• Yes, your grader needs at least a paragraph of summary.

• No, you don't need to write anything at all

What do you restate as part of your thesis?

• prompt

• introduction

• instructions

• directions

Where do you get your beginning of the thesis statement?

• from the text

• from thin air

• from the title

• from the prompt

What do you need to support your claim in the body paragraphs?

• claims

• evidence

• reasons

• transitions

What is the thesis?

• It proves your points

• It transitions from paragraph to paragraph.

• It explains the directions

• The points or claims you're making

Where do you find the evidence to support your claims?

• Your brain

• The prompt

• The text

• The teacher

What punctuation do you use when you quote exact words from the text?

• parentheses ( )

• a question mark ?

• dashes - --

• quotation marks " "