Parts of An Essay

What are the parts of an essay?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.5

What are the parts of an engaging introduction?

• Hook

• Background information

• Thesis

• All of the above

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CCSS.W.7.2A

In your introduction, after your hook, you should include background information and a transition to your thesis. This could include definitions of key concepts and examples.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.2C

What is the central claim of your essay? (the core, the central idea, the essence)

• Hook

• Thesis

• Background information

• Conclusion

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CCSS.RI.7.2

Where should your thesis appear in your essay?

• First sentence of conclusion

• Last sentence of introduction

• First sentence of introduction

• Middle of body paragraph

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

A thesis statement MUST include the position related to the prompt (an arguable claim) and the reasoning. Which of the following demonstrates these essential elements?

• Dogs are better pets than cats.

• Dogs are better pets than cats because they're more affectionate and can guard your dwelling.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

What is the purpose of the body of your essay?

• Restate your thesis and provide a call to action.

• Provide evidence/example(s) that support your thesis.

• Provide a discussion on the merits of writing an essay.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

When writing a persuasive essay, do you need to provide evidence and examples that support your thesis?

• No.

• YES! YES! YES!

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You have a thesis for your persuasive essay, but now you need to come up with support. The acronym HELPS reminds you of different types of evidence and examples. What does HELPS stand for, as related to a strategy to remember categories of potential evidence/examples for your thesis?

• Hercules, Eurydice, Lysander, Poseidon, Saturn

• Happy, excited, laughable, pathetic, sad

• Horse, elephant, lion, pot-bellied pig, salamander

• Historical/current events, entertainment & pop culture, literature & arts / personal experience, sports

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CCSS.W.7.2B

What's the problem with the following thesis statement? "I think superman is more powerful than batman."

• It includes the words "I think" -- thesis statements should NOT include the words "I think," "I believe," "In my opinion," etc.

• There is no reasoning (rationale) included with the claim. A claim statement MUST have a claim + reason.

• The proper nouns "Superman" and "Batman" are not capitalized.

• ALL of the above!

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.4