Labeling Parts of an Essay

Elements of an Essay Review Lesson

The essay, paragraph + MLA formatting

BUT FIRST!

PARAGRAPHS

Multiple Choice

What is the basic structure of a paragraph?

• CER

• CERC

• CERERC

Multiple Choice

What part of the paragraph is represented by #1?

• Claim

• Thesis

• Reasoning

• Embedding

Multiple Choice

What part of the paragraph is represented by #4?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Embedding

Multiple Choice

What part of the paragraph is represented by #3?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Embedding

Multiple Choice

What part of the paragraph is represented by #5?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Embedding

Multiple Choice

What part of the paragraph is represented by #2?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Transition

• Embedding

Multiple Choice

What part of the paragraph is represented by #7?

• Claim

• Concluding sentence

• Transition

• Embedding

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of MEANS and MATTERS?

• to introcuce evidence

• to explain and analyze the evidence

• to end the paragraph

• to state the central argument of the paragraph

Let's talk MLA & format requirements

Multiple Choice

What is the font type + size we need to use in a standard essay?

• Arial + 14

• Comic Sans + 12

• Times New Roman + 12

• New Roman + 12

Multiple Choice

What type of spacing do we need to have in an essay?

• 1.0

• 1.5

• 2.0

Multiple Choice

Every new paragraph must be...

• ...embedded

• ...indentend

• ...introduced

Multiple Choice

Which quote is correctly punctuated and cited?

• “My monsters say they just want to be friends,” (Olivarez 15)

• “My monsters say they just want to be friends,” (Olivarez 15).

• “My monsters say they just want to be friends” (Olivarez 15).

• “My monsters say they just want to be friends (Olivarez 15)."

Multiple Choice

It is okay to use the first person (I, my, me, you, your, we, us) in the essay.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What part of the MLA format is #1?

• heading

• title

• header

• indent

Multiple Choice

What part of the MLA format is #2?

• heading

• title

• header

• indent

Multiple Choice

What part of the MLA format is #3?

• heading

• title

• header

• indent

Multiple Choice

What part of the MLA format is #4?

• heading

• title

• header

• indent

The Essay

Multiple Choice

What is the order of paragraphs in an essay?

• Conclusion, Intro, Body Paragraph(s)

• Body Paragraph(s), Conclusion, Intro

• Intro, Body Paragraph(s), Conclusion

Intro Paragraph

Multiple Choice

What part of the introductory paragraph is #3?

• General discussion of topic

• Introduction of texts/ background info

• Thesis

Multiple Choice

What part of the introductory paragraph is #1?

• General discussion of topic

• Introduction of texts/ background info

• Thesis

Multiple Choice

What part of the introductory paragraph is #2?

• General discussion of topic

• Introduction of texts/ background info

• Thesis

Conclusion Paragraph

Multiple Choice

What part of the conclusion paragraph is represented by #1?

• Summary of Main Points

• Importance of Topic/Takeaway for the Audience

Multiple Choice

What part of the conclusion paragraph is represented by #2?

• Summary of Main Points

• Importance of Topic/Takeaway for the Audience

Multiple Choice

True or False: You should restate the thesis in the conclusion paragraph.

• True

• False