PARTS OF AN ESSAY

Front

WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA OF YOUR ESSAY CALLED?

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THESIS STATEMENT

Front

WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN WRITING WHEN YOU ARE GIVEN A PASSAGE AND PROMPT?

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READ THE PROMPT

Front

WHAT IS THE SECOND STEP WHEN GIVEN A WRITING PASSAGE AND PROMPT?

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READ THE PASSAGE

Front

WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO AS YOU READ THE PASSAGE?

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UNDERLINE EVIDENCE

Front

WHAT GOES AROUND EVIDENCE?

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QUOTATION MARKS

Front

WHAT IS A THESIS STATEMENT?

Back

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

Front

WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN PARTS OF AN ESSAY?

Back

Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

Front

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE INTRODUCTION IN AN ESSAY?

Back

To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

Front

WHAT DOES THE BODY OF AN ESSAY CONTAIN?

Back

Supporting arguments, evidence, and examples.

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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE CONCLUSION IN AN ESSAY?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.