SuperStaarWeek

The first paragraph of an essay is called the 

• introduction
• conclusion
• body
• counterargument

The middle paragraphs of an essay are called the 

• introduction
• conclusion
• body
• counterargument

The last paragraph of an essay is called the 

• introduction
• conclusion
• body
• counterargument

This sentence grabs the attention of the reader and is found in the intorduction

• hook
• thesis statement
• topic sentence
• explain sentence

This sentence is the main sentence for the entire essay. It tells the reader what the essay is about.

• hook
• thesis statement
• topic sentence
• explain sentence

Each body paragraph should have this sentence. It tells what the paragraph is about and focuses on one reason from the thesis.

• hook
• thesis statement
• topic sentence
• explain sentence

What is a persuasive essay?

• it tries to convince the reader
• it provides information
• it tells a story
• it can be anything

The thesis statement of a persuasive essay provides an _______ on the topic.

• opinion
• details
• topic
• reasons

We use these to link ideas and connect sentences.

• transitions
• thesis
• topic sentence
• conclusion

The conclusion does what?

• restates the thesis and hook
• provides more details
• gives additional examples
• provides the counter argument