Parts of an Essay

Front

How many paragraphs should you have in your essay?

Back

4

Front

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

Back

Introduction

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Information that supports your claim.

Front

True or False: The main ideas of your body paragraphs should match up to the main ideas in your thesis statement.

Back

True

Front

What makes up the largest part of a body paragraph?

Back

Supporting details and analysis.

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 is a thesis statement?

Back

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

Front

What is a body paragraph?

Back

A paragraph that develops a specific point related to the thesis.

Front

What is a conclusion in an essay?

Back

The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.