Intro Conclusion Review

Essay Checklist

What should your essay contain?

Introductory Paragraph

• Hook

• Thesis

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a good thesis statement for the following prompt.

Write an essay explaining why it is important to have good friends.

• Friends are good to have so you have someone to talk to.

• I think everyone should have good friends

• It is important to have good friends because they make you a better person and you can always count on them for support.

• People need friends for a variety of different social and emotional needs.

Multiple Select

What is a thesis statement?

• The response to the prompt

• Your opinion

• A good idea

• A question

Multiple Choice

Thesis statements almost always contain the word(s)

• in my opinion

• this essay is about

• because

• I am going to tell you

Conclusion

• Restate thesis

• Closing Statement or So what?

Multiple Choice

Can you say "This is important because..." in your closing statement?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What would be a good way to restate this thesis: The federal government should give tax breaks to citizens who use solar panels to heat their homes.

• By offering tax breaks, the government will motivate more citizens to use solar panels.

• As one of the world's most powerful nations, the United States must set a strong example in moving toward a more sustainable planet.

• The government will ensure that citizens have jobs and access to energy for years to come.

• To sum up, the federal government should reward the use of solar energy.

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of a closing statement?

• To wrap up your final thoughts

• To say your opinion

• To tell your thesis

• To give your "so what"