Thesis Vocab

Front

Claim

Back

An opinion stated as fact.

Front

Thesis statement

Back

A sentence that states the claim of an essay, supported by reasons or examples.

Front

Linking word

Back

A word that links your thesis and your reasons.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Introduction paragraph:

Back

Set of sentences where writers begin their essay; includes a hook, background info, and a thesis statement.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Body paragraphs:

Back

Two to three paragraphs explaining the main idea of an essay.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Conclusion paragraph

Back

The last paragraph in an essay, summarizing ideas in different words from the thesis.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

to persuade

Back

to convince others to do something or agree with you

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Opinion:

Back

A belief or view about something.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

Fact: A statement that can be proved TRUE or FALSE.

Back

Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is an essay?

Back

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D