Midterm Assessment

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The first sentence of my essay is my thesis and should include all of the following except: Central Idea, Writing Strategy, TAG

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P.E.E.L.

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How many writing strategies or literary devices should I analyze in my essay?

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One

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What does P.E.E.L. stand for?

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Present Evidence Explain Link

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How many examples/direct quotes of the writing strategy should I include?

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At least 2 examples of the same writing strategy

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If I chose internal conflict as my device, how many examples (quoted pieces of evidence) must I include of internal conflict?

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Two

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Should I include a quote to support my central idea?

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Yes

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What is an effective lead-in statement?

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An engaging way to introduce a quote is by stating the topic the quote will address or the effect.

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What does an effective concluding or linking sentence do?

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It explains how the author used a particular device to illustrate my central idea.

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Furthermore, In addition, Moreover, To emphasize, & Finally are all examples of what?

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Transitions

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When should I use a transition?

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When introducing my second example of the writing strategy.