Multi-Paragraph Essay Review!

How many paragraphs will be in your multi-paragraph essays?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What are the 2 types of multi-paragraph essays we'll be writing?

• Explanatory & Argumentative

• Narrative & Explanatory

• Narrative & Argumentative

Which of the following will be a part of our multi-paragraph essays?

• Introductory paragraph

• Rising Action

• Body Paragraphs

• Concluding Paragraph

• Climax

What 3 things should be in your introductory paragraph?

• Hook/lead

• Counterclaim

• Background information

• Rebuttal

• Thesis

Which of the following is NOT in a body paragraph?

• Topic sentence

• Evidence

• Explanation for evidence

• Closing thought

• Transition sentence

In a counterclaim, you acknowledge that there will be others who disagree with you.

• True

• False

In a rebuttal, you switch back to your side of the argument.

• True

• False

Which of the following are included in your concluding paragraph?

• Rebuttal

• Restate thesis

• Powerful closing thought

• Transition sentence

• Background information

What is a thesis?

• A way to grab your reader's attention

• A statement that tells your reader what your essay will be about

• Interesting facts that are related to your topic

What 3 things should be in your thesis?

• Topic

• Answer

• Evidence

• Explanation

• Reasons