Parts of an Essay CM

Front

What is the first paragraph called?

Back

Introduction

Front

What is the last paragraph called, and what does it include?

Back

Conclusion

(Sum up main points, So what?)

Front

What are the paragraph(s) in the middle called?

Back

Body paragraph(s)

(topic Sentence/claim, cite evidence, explain)

Front

What important statement goes in your introduction? It directly states your argument.

Back

A thesis

Front

Which is NOT a type of essay?

Back

Poem

Front

I can write a perfect essay on the first try.

Back

False

Front

In the introduction, how do you capture the reader's attention?

Back

Hook

Front

A typical introduction includes (in order)

Back

hook, background information, thesis

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A topic sentence that states what the body paragraph is about and supports one of the reasons listed in the thesis statement.

Front

Which part of an INTRODUCTION paragraph outlines the 2 or 3 claims (reasons) that will be explained in your essay?

Back

thesis statement