The Parts of an Essay: Review Game

How many paragraphs should your essay have????

• 1

• None

• 5

• 1,000,000

In which paragraph is it absolutely necessary to have a sentence that includes your main argument?

• The introduction

• The second body paragraph

• The conclusion

• The first body paragraph

What does a good introduction have?

• 5-7 sentences

• A hook, background information to introduce the topic, and your main argument

• A hook and some evidence

• Evidence from your research

What is a topic sentence?

• The final sentence of a paragraph that sums up the main idea and transitions to the next paragraph.

• A sentence that includes a quote from research.

• A sentence that explains the evidence you included.

• The first sentence of a paragraph that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

What does a good body paragraph have? (Check ALL that apply)

• A topic sentence

• Evidence that proves your argument

• A sentence that explains how your evidence proves your argument

• A final sentence that sums up your main idea and transitions to the next paragraph

What do you need to include in your conclusion? (Select all that apply)

• Jokes

• A thoughtful way to wrap everything up

• Language that causes your reader to get emotional

• A restatement of your main argument and 3 main reasons

When is the Publishing Party?

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