Writer's Toolbox
Remember, if you are looking for a specific term, just hit ctrl f on your keyboard and then type the term into the search box.
MLAPurdue's online writing lab is the best source for MLA format! Click on the icon to take you to the webpage.
You can also click on the MLA checklist icon to take you to an interactive check list! I recommend that you download it so that you can check off the requirements that you have completed. |
P.E.E.C. ParagraphRemember the P.E.E.C. paragraph from prep year? It is something that you will use throughout high school and college. The more you practice, the more it will help you to hone your writing skills and abstract thinking skills. In other words, it helps to to recognise and to separate our ideas and clearly present them to the reader.
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ICE Your Quotes!What does it mean to ICE my quotes?
How do I ICE my quotes? Click here to find out! Once you have looked over the explanation, you may want to practice. Click here for an practice worksheet. If you are still unclear, click here for a more detailed explanation. |
How to Write a HookAn essay hook is the first one or two sentences of your essay. It's purpose is to grab the reader's attention. The first couple sentences will help your reader decide whether they want to continue reading your essay or not. Some possible hook ideas include:
*Rhetorical Question *Famous Quote *Personal Story *Bold Statement *Dilema *Fact Statistic |
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Planning & Evaluating Your Sources |
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