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    Writing essays, forming paragraphs
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  • The three parts of an introduction.
    Hook/opening sentence, transition sentences, thesis statement.
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  • What are the paragraph types of an essay?
    Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
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  • Where does the thesis statement go?
    At the end of the introduction.
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  • True or false: Information does not have to be followed with citations.
    False.
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  • Are these words acceptable in essays? Why or why not? - Sad, good, stuff, things, best
    Too weak and general.
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  • What method do we follow when writing an essay?
    The burrito method!
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  • What goes at the top of an essay?
    A title.
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  • What IS the burrito method?
    Topic sentence, point followed by evidence (2-3 times), transition/conclusion sentence.
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  • What should you do before submitting a paper?
    Proofread it.
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  • How many sentences should a body paragraph have?
    7-11 sentences.
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  • What is the last sentence of the conclusion called?
    The clincher.
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  • True or false: The conclusion just restates what was said in the introduction.
    False.
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  • True or false: Failing at something should be avoided at all costs.
    False.
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  • What domains are reliable for doing research?
    .edu and .org
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  • What invention lets you look right through a wall?
    A window.
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  • Who wrote 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'?
    Maya Angelou
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