Essay Writing Lesson

Introduction Paragraph- H.I.T

Hook=grabbing reader's attention (question, shocking fact, bold statement, etc.) 1 sentence

Background information- Introduce readers to the topic 2-3 sentences

Thesis statement- Once sentences that shows the main points of your essay.

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Multiple Select

A Thesis statement should be:

• More than one sentence

• The last sentence in your introduction

• One sentence

• The first sentence in your introduciton

The Body Paragraph-

Transition- Connect information from previous paragraph to new paragraph.

Point- Summarize one of your ideas or claims from your thesis.

Evidence- Cite evidence to support your idea or claim

Explanation- Analyze the evidence to develop your idea

Link- Wrap up your paragraph

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Multiple Choice

The Following sentence is:

However, the Frair rather dedicates his life using the donations he receives for "what he give each of his young woman what he can afford her (Chaucer 216-217)

• Point

• Evidence

• Explanation

• Link

Fill in the Blanks

The Following is:

Another example of how Chaucer criticizes society is through his depiction of corruption in the church.

Multiple Choice

Based on his descriptions of members of the Church, Chaucer criticizes his Medieval society for their greed.

• Link

• Point

• Transition

• Evidence

Fill in the Blanks

Chaucer describes the Frair as putting on a facade to the church community that he is giving his earnings to the church showing how greed of those in power can affect others. The following sentence is:

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Conclusion

Reinforce Thesis, Restate Main Points, Conclude

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Conclusion

Restate Thesis- Remind the reader of your thesis NOT WORD FROM WORD

Restate three main points in your body paragraphs

Conclude- Wrap it up! You can urge change, a connection to today, or new insight.

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