Parts of An Essay

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What are the parts of an essay?

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Introduction, Body, Conclusion

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What are the parts of an engaging introduction?

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Hook, Background information, Thesis

Front

In your introduction, after your hook, you should include background information and a transition to your thesis. This could include definitions of key concepts and examples.

Back

TRUE

Front

What is the central claim of your essay? (the core, the central idea, the essence)

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Thesis

Front

Where should your thesis appear in your essay?

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Last sentence of introduction

Front

What must a thesis statement include?

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A thesis statement must include an arguable claim and the reasoning.

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What is the purpose of the body of your essay?

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Provide evidence/example(s) that support your thesis.

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When writing a persuasive essay, do you need to provide evidence and examples that support your thesis?

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YES! YES! YES!

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What does HELPS stand for, as related to a strategy to remember categories of potential evidence/examples for your thesis?

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Historical/current events, entertainment & pop culture, literature & arts / personal experience, sports

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What's the problem with the following thesis statement? "I think superman is more powerful than batman."

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It includes the words "I think" -- thesis statements should NOT include the words "I think," "I believe," "In my opinion," etc.; There is no reasoning (rationale) included with the claim. A claim statement MUST have a claim + reason; The proper nouns "Superman" and "Batman" are not capitalized.