Writing Essays

What should the first sentence of the Introduction be?

• A sentence

• A statement

• A question

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the name of the sentence in the Introduction with the main idea?

• Hook

• Thesis

• Thesis Question

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

What are transition words used for?

• To connect one idea to another.

• To tell story

• To ask a question

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

First,

Second,

Third,

In the beginning,

Next,

Finally,

After,

In conclusion

• Translation words

• Trail words

• Transition words

• Training words

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What Olympic sport has always been around? The Olympics began in Greece and were a display of athletic ability. It is one of the most watched events by people all over the world. Three Olympic sports that are from the past and still current are swimming, running and playing football.

• This is the Introduction.

• This is a Body paragraph.

• This is the Conclusion.

Therefore, the Olympics was a beautiful display of strength and ability. When people came to watch the events, it was a fun time for all. Swimming, running and soccer are Olympic events from the past and future. Would there be an even from the past Olympics that could come back to the current Olympics?

• Introduction

• Body paragraph

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1D

What are the three parts to writing an essay?

• Introduction

  Body

  Conclusion

• Introduction

  Paragraphs

  Conclusion

• Five paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.4