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This game helps beginning ESL writers learn the parts and sections of an essay and paragraphs

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What are the three sections of a essay?

Introduction, Body, and Conclusion

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What are the 3 parts to a paragraph?

topic sentence, supporting sentences, closing sentence

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What are 3 ways to support your statements in a paragraph?

explain, give reasons and give examples

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What image best represents the composition of an essay?

a hamburger or sandwich

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You should write an essay from your free flowing thoughts?

No, you should make an outline.

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What does succint mean?

It means to be clear and concise in your writing.

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If you represent an essay as a human body, where is the introduction?

It's the feet, the foundation that holds up your body. The introduction is the foundation of the essay.

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What is the hook?

It's the first sentence of the introduction that makes the reader want to read your essay

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What are some ways to "hook" your reader?

Questions, Quotes, Descriptions, Bold Statements

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Give example of some background information on Yamawaki..

(answers will vary)

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Define thesis statement.

The sentence that states the main idea of a writing assignment and helps control the ideas within an essay.

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What is the function of a thesis statement?

To explain the main idea of the essay and the points that will be explained in the body.

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Is this sentence a good hook? "Today I will talk about the future of renewables in Japan."

No, because it is not inviting, and paper or slides don't talk.

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