Essay Organization

Our essays have how many paragraphs?

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3

The order of paragraphs in an essay is...

• introduction, conclusion, body paragraph l, body paragraph 2

• thesis, introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2

• introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, conclusion

• body paragraph, conclusion, introduction, thesis

Why do we use transition words?

• they are not necessary

• they are funny and cute!

• they carry the reader from one idea to the next

• my teacher told me to use them, but I don't have a clue.

What is a thesis statement?

• it is the road map of your essay, it tells the reader what you are writing about

• How should I know?

• it is a paragraph about what you are writing about

What is the formula for writing our essays?

• A + B = C

• restate prompt + because + reason 1 + reason 2

• thesis + topic sentence + conclusion

• conclusion + transition + topic sentence + introduction

How many sentences is a thesis statement?

• 5

• 1

• 2

• at least 3

Where does the thesis statement go in your essay?

• wherever you want it to go

• at the beginning of your introduction

• at the very end of your essay

• at the end of your introduction

What is a topic sentence?

• it expresses the man idea of your paragraph

• it is how you start your essay

• How should I know?

• it is how you end your essay

What is the first paragraph in your essay called?

• introduction

• body paragraph

• conclusion

What is your last paragraph in an essay called?

• introduction

• body paragraph

• conclusion