Recipe for Success Essay

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What is the purpose of the hook in an essay?

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To draw the reader's attention and make them want to read.

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How is each body paragraph structured in an essay?

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CER: Claim - Evidence - Reasoning.

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What is the first part of your conclusion paragraph?

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Restate Thesis.

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What is another name for thesis?

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Claim.

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What is background information in an essay?

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Gives a little information about your topic.

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What does the thesis statement do in an essay?

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States the main topic or position.

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What is the role of evidence in a body paragraph?

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Supports the claim with facts or examples.

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What does reasoning do in a body paragraph?

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Explains how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is the significance of summarizing main points in a conclusion?

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It reinforces the key arguments made in the essay.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.