Essay Writing Flashcard 2.0

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What are the three main parts of an essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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What should the first part of an essay have?

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Something interesting and the main idea

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What is a thesis statement?

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A statement that tells the reader what you are going to write about by answering the prompt and providing your two-three reasons

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What is an example of a good thesis statement?

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Children benefit from traveling because they learn about new cultures and meet interesting people.

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What is a prompt?

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A statement that tells you what to write about

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What are the two main kinds of essays?

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Argumentative and expository

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What is an expository essay?

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An essay where you explain something

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Argumentative essay

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An essay where you give your perspective on an issue and support it

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What's a good way to start your first body paragraph?

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To begin

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How can you begin your last paragraph? Options: In conclusion, However, In addition , Lastly

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In conclusion