Parts of an Essay

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A sentence that states what the body paragraph is about and supports the claim.

Front

What does a typical introduction include (in order)?

Back

Hook, background information, thesis.

Front

What should you do after providing text evidence?

Back

Provide more information from your mind/brain to explain the evidence.

Front

What should your body paragraphs contain first?

Back

A topic sentence.

Front

What is a hook in an essay?

Back

An engaging opening statement that captures the reader's attention.

Front

What is the purpose of background information in an introduction?

Back

To provide context and set the stage for the thesis.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of the essay.

Front

What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

Back

To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.

Front

What is a transition sentence?

Back

A sentence that connects one idea or paragraph to another.

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Examples, facts, or quotations that back up the main idea.