Understanding Essay Components

Understanding Essay Components

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English

4th Grade

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1.

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Front

Introduction

Back

Contains a hook, a detail, and the claim; a paragraph that introduces the topic.

2.

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Front

Hook

Back

A sentence that grabs the reader’s attention.

3.

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Front

Claim

Back

The argument that the author is making; to choose a side.

4.

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Front

Reasons

Back

Support the claim; why an author makes a claim.

5.

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Front

Evidence

Back

Information from the text that supports each reason.

6.

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Front

Counterclaim

Back

The opposing argument of the claim.

7.

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Front

Refute the Counterclaim

Back

To prove the counterclaim wrong with evidence and reasons.

8.

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Front

Conclusion

Back

A paragraph that re-states the claim and summarizes the essay.