Essay Structure

What is the name of the paragraph that starts your persuasive essay?

• Introduction
• Body Paragraph
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.2A

What is the last paragraph in your essay called?

• Introduction
• Body Paragraph
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1E

CCSS.W.11-12.2F

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

• ... transitional phrase.
• .... comma.
• .... conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1C

CCSS.W.11-12.2C

You should not restate your reasons in your conclusion. 

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1E

CCSS.W.11-12.2F

You should keep your audience in mind as you write. 

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.2B

CCSS.W.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.5

Each of your body paragraphs should state your reasons clearly.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1C

CCSS.W.11-12.4

Commas go after...

• ... the end of a sentence.
• ... after a transitional phrase.
• ... after you introduce yourself. 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.2

What is the purpose of the thesis?

• To remind your reader what your paper is about

• To state your opinion and the reasons for your opinion

• To hook the reader's attention

• To use vocabulary words

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

What is this an example of?

If I get one more homework task I am going to move to the moon!

• Metaphor

• Formal Tone

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn

• Your opinion

• Reasons and evidence

• Details