A topic sentence needs what? Hint, helps the reader know the order or sequence of the essay.
Transition word
What is Mr. Mora's favorite video game?
God of War
Who is Mr. Mora's favorite singer?
Taylor Swift
Why is peer editing/revising important?
It makes your writing better
How many years has Mr. Mora been teaching?
This is my eleventh year.
What should the last sentence in a conclusion do?
leave the reader with a final thought.
What is the first paragraph in an essay called/named?
Introduction
The introduction should not have any what?
Spoilers
The last sentence of the introduction is called . . . . . .
Thesis
What is Mr. Mora's middle name?
He doesn't have one
What are the three parts of an essay called?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
How many sentences should I have in my introduction?
At least 3
What is something you do not need to worry during your rough draft?
spelling and grammar
What is a secondary source?
A secondary source is one that was created later by someone that did not experience firsthand or participate in the events in which the author is writing about.
What is a primary source?
Primary Sources are immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it
What is the purpose of the rough draft?
To get your thoughts on paper, in an organized way.
What do you need at the beginning of a body paragraph?
A topic sentence
The conclusion shouldn't have any what?
New information
How many sentences should a conclusion have?
At least 3
When did Mr. Mora get his first cellphone?
9th Grade
What do you need to have before you interview someone?
Questions
The first sentence in your conclusion should do what?
Restate the thesis
What year was Mr. Mora born?
1990
What do you during peer editing/revising?
You look at a classmates piece/work and provide feedback to make their work better.
How many paragraphs do you need in your essay?
5
Where was Mr. Mora's first job?
Target
What is the purpose of a thesis?
To inform the reader of the main points in your essay.
What is Mr. Mora's favorite color?
Purple
What should the second sentence in your introduction do?
Introduce your topic
What should your first sentence be in an introduction?
Attention getter
How old was Mr. Mora when he learned how to speak English?
9 years old, and he's still learning
What is the last paragraph in an essay called?
Conclusion
The second sentence in the conclusion should do what?
Summarize what you wrote about.
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence in a paragraph. Tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
How do you print from your ipad?
Tap three dots, share and export, print, print.
What does every sentence need?
Capitalization and punctuation