Essay Structure

The first paragraph in an essay is called a (an)

• body paragraph

• introduction

• thesis

• topic sentence

Which represents the sentences types and correct order of an intro

• thesis, background, claim

• background, hook, thesis

• hook, background, concluding sentence

• hook, background, thesis

The point of background is to provide

• a central idea

• engaging information to your reader

• provide essential information about the topic and summarize the text

• three reasons why you have formed your position

The point of a thesis is to

• give a central idea for your essay, and the three reasons to support

• gain the reader's attention

• provide a summary of the text

The sentences in a body paragraph are

• thesis, sum up main points, conclude

• claim, evidence, analysis, concluding sentence

• hook, background thesis

Examples of transition words are

• says, claims

• writes, describes

• additionally, similarly

• points out, states

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The last paragraph in an essay is called

• a body paragraph

• quick write

• conclusion

• intro

A conclusion consists of

• hook, background

• restating thesis, summing up main points, giving a lasting thought

• a thesis and background

• one last thought