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English
7th Grade
01/24/2013

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problem solution essay
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explains a problem and presents ways in which the problme might be solved.
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a hook
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gets readers involved in your paper-creates interest.  ex: a question, a statistic, a story or a question
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thesis
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summarizes the problem and states what your essay will focus on. 
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introductory papagraph
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1st paragraph in any essay.  Contains the hook, the thesis and and a description of the problem
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body of an essay
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these 3 paragraphs are the "meat" of any essay.  In a Problem/Solution essay they describe the problem in detail and offer at least 2 solutions.
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Conclusion paragraph
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wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, recapping the offered solutions and leaves the reader with something to think about
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claim
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an opinion offered in a persusive essay; presented as fact.  EX.  stray cats should be spayed to prevent overpopulation of unwanted kittens
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audience
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the people you are trying to reach when you are writing any essay
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evidence
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the proof of what your claim is
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relevant
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details that are related to the topic.
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brainstorm
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the 1st stage of writing.  its when you get your ideas from your head onto the paper.  Ex: an idea map
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revising
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the stage in writing where you change and correct your writing to make it say what you mean it to say.  You use the editing symbols
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