Persuasive Essay Challenge!

1. Persuasive Essay Challenge! 7th Grade Language Arts Miss Kuebler

2. Game Board Opening Paragraphs Body Paragraphs Conclusion Paragraphs Transition Words Persuasive Vocabulary 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400

3. Opening Paragraphs for100 When you first receive your persuasive topic what should you do? • Immediately begin writing • Understand the Controversy • Free Write • Think about the topic through different perspectives. Return to Game Board

4. Opening Paragraphs for200 What is the first thing you do when you start writing a paragraph? • Write your name • Indent • Put the Date • Title Return to Game Board

5. Opening Paragraphs for300 Which of these ideas does not belong in a persuasive paragraph? • Back and Forth Ideas • Strong Persuasive Vocabulary • Transition Words • Anecdote Return to Game Board

6. Opening Paragraphs for400 When should your opinion be expressed? • Opening Paragraph • 2nd Body Paragraph • 1st Body Paragraph • Conclusion Paragraph Return to Game Board

7. Body Paragraphs for100 Which of the following does not belong in a body paragraph? • Transition Words • Sequence • Examples • Presentation of Topic Return to Game Board

8. Body Paragraphs for200 How many points should be covered in each body paragraph? • 3 • 4 • 2 • 1 Return to Game Board

9. Body Paragraphs for300 How many sentences are needed to make a body paragraph complete ? • 4 • 2 • 10 • 1 Return to Game Board

10. Body Paragraphs for400 Which of the following should be incorporated into body paragraphs? • Examples • Facts • Supporting Details • All of the above Return to Game Board

11. Conclusion Paragraphs for100 Which is not a goal of a conclusion paragraph? • Restating the Main Idea • Summarizing all Key Points • Introduce a New Topic • Connect to the Audience Return to Game Board

12. Conclusion Paragraphs for200 What is the most common mistake when writing a conclusion paragraph? • Too many examples • Too many details • Too Similar to the Introduction Paragraph • Too much Persuasive Vocabulary Return to Game Board

13. Conclusion Paragraphs for 300 How many points on the state rubric are lost because an essay does not have a conclusion paragraph? • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 Return to Game Board

14. Conclusion Paragraphs for 400 What is the best way to end a conclusion paragraph of a persuasive essay? • Give the Readers Something to Think About • With a Story • With a Joke • A New Valid Point Return to Game Board

15. Transition Words for100 Which transition word should be used to start a sentence when you want to use the word “and”? • Lastly • Mostly • Moreover • Also Return to Game Board

16. Transition Words for 200 What always follows transitional words or phrases? • Colon • Comma • Semi-Colon • Period Return to Game Board

17. Transition Words for300 Which is the best transitional phrase to start your persuasive essay? • Once upon a time… • Thus stating, • On the other hand, • I strongly believe that… Return to Game Board

18. Transition Words for400 Which is the best transitional phrase to start your conclusion paragraph? • Once upon a time… • In conclusion… • On the other hand… • It is my opinion that… Return to Game Board

19. Persuasive Vocabulary for 100 Immediately is a power word. What does it mean? • Next week • Without delay • Later • Tomorrow Return to Game Board

20. Persuasive Vocabulary for 200 Monumental is a power word. What does it mean? • Important • Small • Not important • Huge Return to Game Board

21. Persuasive Vocabulary for 300 Unsurpassed is a power word. What does it mean? • In need of help • Not capable of being improved • Switching your argument • Beyond Return to Game Board

22. Persuasive Vocabulary for400 Consequently is a power word. What does it mean? • Opposite • As a result • Different • Negative Return to Game Board

23. That's Right!!!! Add Your Points! You’re on your way to becoming a great writer! Return to Game Board

24. Try Again! Try Question Again! Return to Game Board No Points for You!