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I went to the store, _____________ they didn't have any eggs.
I went to the store, _____________ they didn't have any eggs.
but, however
To make pancakes, ____________ you have to mix the batter.
To make pancakes, ____________ you have to mix the batter.
first, in the first place
It is such an interesting book! _______________, it teaches you a lot about self-defence.
It is such an interesting book! _______________, it teaches you a lot about self-defence.
furthermore, additionally, moreover, in addition
________________, the government should not have the right to kill people through the death penalty.
________________, the government should not have the right to kill people through the death penalty.
in conclusion
Some people think that community service is boring. _______________, it is really fun!
Some people think that community service is boring. _______________, it is really fun!
on the contrary, however
Correct the following sentence: Its four o'clock already!
Correct the following sentence: Its four o'clock already!
It's four o'clock already!
Correct the following sentence: You should teach children that he or she can do anything!
Correct the following sentence: You should teach children that he or she can do anything!
You should teach children that they can do anything.
Correct the following sentence: For lunch I had soup crackers and juice.
Correct the following sentence: For lunch I had soup crackers and juice.
For lunch I had soup, crackers, and juice.
Correct the following sentence: I told them to go to his or her classroom.
Correct the following sentence: I told them to go to his or her classroom.
I told them to go to their classroom.
Correct the following sentence: My little brother Simon who has music lessons there has a recital on Saturday.
Correct the following sentence: My little brother Simon who has music lessons there has a recital on Saturday.
My brother Simon, who has music lessons there, has a recital on Saturday.
What is one way to do a prewrite for an essay?
What is one way to do a prewrite for an essay?
What is one way to do a prewrite for narrative writing?
What is one way to do a prewrite for narrative writing?
In the second paragraph of sentence 2, which sentence should be taken out because it contains superfluous (extra) information?
In the second paragraph of sentence 2, which sentence should be taken out because it contains superfluous (extra) information?
It helped him so much.
In the first paragraph of Example 2, which sentence should be taken out because it is not relevant?
In the first paragraph of Example 2, which sentence should be taken out because it is not relevant?
I really like music and dancing and playing basketball.
What is the author's purpose in writing 'Modern Slavery in America'?
What is the author's purpose in writing 'Modern Slavery in America'?
To inform and to get you to come to the DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk
In the main body of your essay, where do you put your arguments?
In the main body of your essay, where do you put your arguments?
In the first sentence of each main body paragraph.
In paragraph 2 of Example 2, Jeffrey focuses mainly on — A providing examples of Simon’s natural talent for music B telling how Jeffrey became a volunteer at the Terrence Hill Community Center C explaining the Terrence Hill Community Center music program D convincing the reader that music is just as important as English or math
In paragraph 2 of Example 2, Jeffrey focuses mainly on — A providing examples of Simon’s natural talent for music B telling how Jeffrey became a volunteer at the Terrence Hill Community Center C explaining the Terrence Hill Community Center music program D convincing the reader that music is just as important as English or math
C, explaining the Terrence Hill Community Center music program
In Example 2, which of these could Jeffrey add to the end of paragraph 1 in Draft B? F I know of a deserving community center that would qualify for a grant. G I always thought it would be kind of cool to learn how to play the drums. H In my opinion, schools do not pay enough attention to music education. J I began reading the newspaper from cover to cover when I was 10, and it’s a habit I’ll never break.
In Example 2, which of these could Jeffrey add to the end of paragraph 1 in Draft B? F I know of a deserving community center that would qualify for a grant. G I always thought it would be kind of cool to learn how to play the drums. H In my opinion, schools do not pay enough attention to music education. J I began reading the newspaper from cover to cover when I was 10, and it’s a habit I’ll never break.
F I know of a deserving community center that would qualify for a grant.
Where is a thesis usually located in an essay?
Where is a thesis usually located in an essay?
The last sentence of the first paragraph.
What is a thesis?
What is a thesis?
Your position--the main thing you are trying to say.
How many times do you state your thesis in a persuasive essay?
How many times do you state your thesis in a persuasive essay?
Twice: once in the introduction, and once in the conclusion
Explain the layout of a 5 paragraph essay.
Explain the layout of a 5 paragraph essay.
introduction, three main body paragraphs, conclusion
What are two ways to get attention in the introductory paragraph.
What are two ways to get attention in the introductory paragraph.
hyperbole, quotation, question, strong statement, fact, or statistic
What are two methods to persuade people?
What are two methods to persuade people?
emotional impact, facts, statistics, repeating key ideas, slogans, changs
What is a thesis in persuasive writing?
What is a thesis in persuasive writing?
Your position for or against something. Your statement of what you want the readers to think or do.
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