Parts of an Essay and Locations

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What are the main parts of an essay?

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Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion.

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What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

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To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

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What is a thesis statement?

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

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How many body paragraphs are typically in an expository essay?

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5 body paragraphs.

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What is the role of transitions in an essay?

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To connect ideas and help the flow of the essay.

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Where can you find transitions in an essay?

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At the start of a new paragraph and in the middle of a paragraph when changing ideas.

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What is an attention grabber (hook)?

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An opening statement that draws the reader in using a quote, statistic, fact, or anecdote.

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What is the conclusion of an essay?

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

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How are claims presented in an essay?

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Restated throughout the entire essay: in the introduction, thesis, and each body paragraph.

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What is the structure of an argumentative essay?

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Typically consists of 6 paragraphs: introduction, 3 body paragraphs, counterargument, and conclusion.