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  • What should you NEVER do as a transition to a conclusion?
    Say "These are my reasons why/That is why..."/State the obvious
  • What device is used at the beginning of the concluding paragraph before you summarize the central ideas?
    A Transition
  • TRUE OR FALSE You can use "hooks" as "zingers" in your conclusion.
    TRUE
  • What does Mrs. Meyers say you should do when you're typing your essay from the organizer?
    Talk Type
  • TRUE OR FALSE The heading should be the same font size as the rest of the paper.
    TRUE
  • TRUE OR FALSE The heading should be single-spaced and centered at the top of the paper.
    TRUE
  • How many "paragraphs" are in a basic expository essay?
    5
  • TRUE OR FALSE The intro and conclusion should not be written like a proper paragraph.
    TRUE
  • What should always do at the beginning of a paragraph?
    Indent
  • In a basic essay paragraph, how many supporting details should there be?
    3
  • How many elaborations should you try to have for each supporting detail?
    3
  • Name THREE types of introduction hooks.
    Teacher will verify answer as correct or not
  • What is the standard font size for an academic essay?
    12
  • TRUE OR FALSE Editing and revising are the same thing.
    FALSE
  • TRUE OR FALSE. You should pick a topic you're not familiar with.
    False
  • Name 3 of the six traits of writing
    Ideas/Content, Organization, Fluency, Voice, Word Choice, Conventions
  • What should you NEVER do in an introduction or topic sentence?
    Say "I'm going to tell you about..." or something similar/ State the obvious
  • TRUE OR FALSE You should use the same hook and zinger in the intro and conclusion.
    FALSE
  • TRUE OR FALSE You should not combine hooks.
    FALSE
  • What device should you use to draw the reader/listener in to your topic?
    Hook or Grabber
  • TRUE OR FALSE You should always pick your title first.
    False
  • What should use to organize your ideas before writing the essay?
    4-Square Organizer or Outline
  • How many traits of writing are there?
    6
  • TRUE OR FALSE You should have an extra space between paragraphs.
    FALSE
  • TRUE OR FALSE Your whole writing organizer should be written in complete sentences?
    False
  • What is the standard margin measurement for an academic essay?
    1 inch
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