How to Write an Essay

What is a hook?

• The answer to a question
• A sentence to get readers excited
• A sentence to tell readers what you are writing about
• Textual evidence

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Text evidence must include

• Quotation Marks
• Question Marks
• Exclamation Marks
• High Marks

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

What is text evidence?

• Answers to a question
• The passage in your own words
• The words in the passage
• The words in the passage you use to show where you got your answer

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Why do you need to restate what you wrote in your essay in your conclusion?

• So that you can seem smart
• So that you can check your answers
• So that you can remind your readers of your claims and evidence
• So you can practice writing better essays next time

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CCSS.W.4.1D

CCSS.W.4.2E

When you reread your work, what question should you ask yourself?

• Does this make sense?
• Does this count for points?
• Does this matter?
• Am I finished?

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What information does NOT belong in the introduction?

• lead
• transition sentence
• thesis statement
• topic sentences

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CCSS.W.9-10.2A

Which of the following are NOT good supporting details?

• facts & statistics
• incidents
• examples
• opinions

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.2B

Transitions are

• bridge words and phrases between sentences and paragraphs
• a way to communicate your thoughts
• a way to move from one place to another
• words that move other words

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CCSS.W.4.2C

CCSS.W.4.3C

Your conclusion should include all of the following EXCEPT

• a restatement of your thesis statement
• a transition sentence
• a re-connection with your lead
• supporting details

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CCSS.W.4.1D

CCSS.W.4.2E

CCSS.W.4.3E

A paragraph of support for your thesis; must have topic sentence and details and/or examples.

• Details
• Conclusion
• Body Paragraph
• Topic Sentence

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CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.2B