Essay Writing Terms

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What is a paragraph?

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A group of related sentences that discuss one main idea.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Definition of a sentence:

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A group of words expressing a complete thought, starting with a capital letter and ending with punctuation.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Thesis Statement

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A sentence that conveys the main idea or purpose of an essay, including a claim and reasons for argumentative essays, or a summary for explanatory essays.

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Claim

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A statement declaring a belief or position on a topic.

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Evidence

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Facts, examples, or details that support a claim or thesis, sourced from experts.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Quote

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The exact words someone else said or wrote, used to support a point, including information from research or provided sources.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Conclusion

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Final paragraph of an essay summarizing main points and providing resolution.

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Source: A place for information (book, website, person, or text).

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A place where information is found, such as a book, website, person or provided text for an assignment.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Explanatory Essay

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An essay that explains, provides details and examples of a topic or idea clearly.

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Argumentative Essay

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An essay that presents arguments and evidence to support a certain viewpoint.