Parts of an Essay

Front

What is a good number of sentences in a paragraph?

Back

6 to 8 sentences.

Front

What is a hook in an essay?

Back

A hook is a sentence that catches the reader's attention.

Front

What is a transition?

Back

A transition is a word or phrase that links ideas together.

Front

Give an example of a transition.

Back

In other words.

Front

How do you separate paragraphs?

Back

By using an indent.

Front

Which part of an essay includes the most information?

Back

The Body Paragraph.

Front

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

Back

To introduce the main topic and grab the reader's attention.

Front

What is the conclusion of an essay?

Back

The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a final thought.

Front

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea is the most important point that the paragraph is about.

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain the main idea.