Essay Structure Formative

How many paragraphs does a standard essay have?

• 6

• 5

• 8

• 3

What are the three main parts to a standard essay?

• Hook, Topic Sentence and Conclusion

• Thesis Statement, Topic Sentence and Conclusion

• Background Knowledge, Body Paragraphs and Conclusion

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs and Conclusion

Where should you write a hook in your essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

• When you are on Captain Hook's ship

What is a thesis statement?

• A word or phrase that starts off your body paragraph.

• One sentence that clearly explains what your essay will be about.

• The first sentence of your body paragraph that explains what your paragraph will be about.

• Information to clarify, prove, or explain the reason in your topic sentence.

What is the correct order and components in an introduction?

• Hook, Topic Sentence and Thesis Statement

• Thesis Statement, Conclusion and Supporting Details

• Hook, Background Knowledge and Thesis Statement

• Hook, Background Knowledge and Conclusion

This component helps the reader better understand the purpose of your writing. It connects your hook to your thesis statement.

• Background Knowledge

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Topic Sentence

What is the definition of a hook?

• Helps the reader better understand the purpose of your writing.

• Its purpose is to introduce the essay by grabbing the reader's attention.

• One sentence that clearly explains what your paper will be about.

• Provides information to clarify, prove, or explain the reason in your topic sentence.

What does a topic sentence begin with?

What is the correct order and the components of a body paragraph?

• Transition, Topic Sentence and Supporting Details

• Thesis Statement, Transition and Conclusion

• Topic Sentence, Transition and Supporting Details

• Transition, Thesis Statement and Background Knowledge

Should you restate your thesis statement in your conclusion?

• Yes

• No