Liberty University ENGL 101 Mindtap 5 assignment complete solutions correct answers updated

Liberty University ENGL 101 Mindtap 5 assignment complete solutions correct answers updated

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1.     Essay Structure

Directions: Read the following student essay. After the entire essay, use the dropdown menus to answer the questions about each paragraph.

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Sentence 7 is the thesis of this essay. It is one sentence that    . The thesis is usually the     sentence in the introductory paragraph.

The transitional expression     from Sentence 8 shows you that this paragraph will discuss the writer’s first major life change. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Supporting ideas contain major points that support the topic sentence. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

Before, the writer hated math.

Point 2:

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Point 3:

The writer learned to love math and to excel at it.

The transitional expression     from Sentence 15 shows you that this paragraph will discuss the writer’s second major life change. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

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Point 2:

Augusta introduced the writer to the world outside his small hometown and inspired him to want to move away.

The transitional expression     from Sentence 21 shows that this paragraph will discuss the writer’s final major life change. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

The writer moved to San Antonio and looked into the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization there.

Point 2:

The writer is paired with a Little Brother named Carl.

Point 3:

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The concluding paragraph of an essay    .

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Sentence 7 is the thesis of this essay. It is one sentence that    . The thesis is usually     of the introductory paragraph.

The transitional expression      from Sentence 8 shows you that this paragraph will discuss the first life skill encouraged by City Year. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Supporting ideas contain major points that support the topic sentence. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

City Year volunteers have a demanding schedule.

The paragraph uses examples of a typical day’s schedule.

Point 2:

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The transitional expression     from Sentence 14 shows you that this paragraph will discuss the next life skill encouraged by City Year. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

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Point 2:

Volunteers work as leaders with parents and in neighborhoods.

The transitional expression     from Sentence 21 shows that this paragraph will discuss the last life skill encouraged by City Year. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

Volunteers work together to organize events and programs.

Point 2:

Volunteers wear uniforms that promote solidarity.

Point 3:

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The concluding paragraph of an essay    .

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Sentence 6 is the thesis of this essay. It is one sentence that    . The thesis is usually the     sentence in the introductory paragraph.

The transitional expression     from Sentence 7 shows you that this paragraph will discuss the writer’s first major life change. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Supporting ideas contain major points that support the topic sentence. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

Most students at college stayed on campus.

Point 2:

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Point 3:

The writer became actively involved in the community outside campus (church, schools).

The transitional expression     from Sentence 13 shows you that this paragraph will discuss the writer’s next major life change. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

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Point 2:

The writer is committed to spending Sunday afternoon with her Little Brother.

Point 3:

After, the writer managed her time better and her grade improved.

The transitional expression     from Sentence 19 shows that this paragraph will discuss the writer’s last major life change. This topic sentence is followed by supporting ideas. Fill in the missing main point in the following outline:

Point 1:

The writer thought she wanted to be a lawyer.

Point 2:

The writer’s experience with her Little Brother made her want to help families in rural communities.

Point 3:

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The concluding paragraph of an essay    .

2.     The Art of the Introduction

Directions: Read each student’s concern, and then answer the question that follows.

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What would you say to help his student?

Which suggestions would help this student create an engaging introduction? Select all that apply.

3.     Engagement - Organization

Directions: Using the information in the interactive table, select the correct answers to the questions that follow.

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What would you say to help this student?

What would you say to help this student?

What would you say to help this student?

4.     The Art of the Transition

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Directions: Read each passage and then select the correct answer to the question that follows.

Which transitions would effectively complete this thought? Select all that apply.

Which transitions would effectively complete this thought? Select all that apply.

Directions: The following paragraph is part of an academic essay. Read the paragraph and the select the sentence that would most effectively serve as a transition to the next paragraph in the essay.

Which sentence would most effectively begin the next paragraph?

5.     The Art of the Conclusion

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Directions: Select the correct answer to the following question.

Which of the following statements about conclusions are true? Select all that apply.

Directions: Read this student’s concern, and then answer the question that follows.

What would you say to help this student?

Directions: Read the thesis statement, and then answer the question that follows.

Which of the following options would be appropriate for the conclusion of an essay whose introduction contains this thesis statement? Select all that apply.