Essay Structure

Essay Structure Review

By Ivonne Morales

​Essay Structure

​Essays typically have 5 paragraphs. They are:

1. Introductory Paragraph (1)

2. Body Paragraphs (3)

3. Concluding Paragraph (1)

​Introductory Paragraph

​This paragraph gets the readers attention, tells the reader what the story was about, and answers the question. (R/A)

​Introductory Paragraph

​This paragraph gets the readers attention, tells the reader what the story was about, and answers the question.

​Body Paragraphs

​Each body paragraph gives a reason why the answer is right. The paragraphs also give citations/evidence from the story and explains what that citation shows. (C/E)

​Introductory Paragraph

​This paragraph gets the readers attention, tells the reader what the story was about, and answers the question.

​Body Paragraphs

​Each body paragraph gives a reason why the answer is right. The paragraphs also give citations/evidence from the story and explain what that citation shows.

​Concluding Paragraph

​This paragraph summarizes the essay but reminder the reader what the answer was and the three reasons that were given to show how the answer is correct. (s)

Multiple Choice

Determine the topic of this paragraph: The dentist looked at the mayor with disgust. He did not trust him as he is known to steal money and threaten people that disagreed with him. The dentist does not trust corrupt leaders.

• Loyalty

• Friendship

• Fights

• Corruption

​To remember what each paragraph does:

Think about R.A.C.E.S

​Introductory Paragraph >> Restates the question and gives the answer

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​To remember what each paragraph does:

Think about R.A.C.E.S

​Introductory Paragraph >> Restates the question and gives the answer

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Body Paragraphs >> Cite evidence from the story and explains how the evidence proves the answer to be correct

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​To remember what each paragraph does:

Think about R.A.C.E.S

​Introductory Paragraph >> Restates the question and gives the answer

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Body Paragraphs >> Cite evidence from the story and explains how the evidence proves the answer to be correct

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​Concluding Paragraph >> Summarizes what was said in the evidence

Multiple Select

What does the introductory paragraph do?

• Gets the readers attention.

• Provides evidence.

• Tells the reader what the story was about.

• Restates and answers the question.

Multiple Choice

Where in the introductory paragraph is the question answered?

• Opening Statement (first sentence).

• Background (middle sentences).

• Thesis Statement (last sentence).

• Last Paragraph.

Multiple Choice

Where in the introductory paragraph is the question answered?

• Opening Statement (first sentence).

• Background (middle sentences).

• Thesis Statement (last sentence).

• Last Paragraph.

Multiple Select

What does the body paragraph do?

• Explains how the citations support the answer.

• Tells what the story was about.

• Cites evidence from the story to support the answer.

• Restates and answers the question.

Multiple Choice

How is evidence usually cited in an essay?

• The story is talked about.

• Evidence is copied from the story.

• Evidence is copied from the story and quotation marks "_" are used to show that it was copied.

Multiple Choice

What does the concluding paragraph do?

• Summarizes what was said in the story.

• Tells what the story was about.

• Gives proof to support the answer.

• Summarizes what was said in the essay.

Multiple Choice

Which paragraph is "R" and "A" from R.A.C.E.S found?

• Introductory Paragraph

• Body Paragraphs

• Concluding Paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which paragraph is "C" and "E" from R.A.C.E.S found?

• Introductory Paragraph

• Body Paragraphs

• Concluding Paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which paragraph is "S" from R.A.C.E.S found?

• Introductory Paragraph

• Body Paragraphs

• Concluding Paragraph

Multiple Choice

How many paragraphs does an essay usually have?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 8

Multiple Choice

How many sentences does each paragraph usually have in an essay?

• 2

• 3 - 5

• 5

• 8