Parts of an Essay

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, usually found in the introduction.

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How many reasons should a thesis statement have?

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A thesis statement should have 3 reasons to support the main argument.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or evidence that help to explain or prove the thesis statement.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence in a body paragraph that introduces the main idea of that paragraph.

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Where can topic sentences be found?

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Topic sentences can be found at the beginning of each body paragraph.

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What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

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The introduction serves to introduce the topic, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

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What is the conclusion of an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay and restates the thesis in a new way.

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What transition word should be used to start the first body paragraph?

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The transition word 'To begin,' should be used to start the first body paragraph.

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What is the role of the hook in an essay?

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The hook is an engaging opening statement that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is the structure of a typical essay?

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A typical essay consists of an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.