Writing an Essay

What is the first paragraph called?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Rough draft

What is the last paragraph called?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Rough draft

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the paragraph in the middle called?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Rough draft

What important statement goes in your introduction?

• A question

• A quote

• A thesis

• A transition

Which is NOT a type of essay?

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Poem

• Descriptive

I can write a perfect essay on the first try.

• True

• False

Which of these is a pre-writing step?

• Rough draft

• Typing my essay

• Asking someone to edit

• Note-taking

Why is writing an essay important?

• To communicate my ideas

• Because it's a grade

• Because it's on the PARCC test

• To organize my thoughts

What do we do when we write about quotes?

• Use punctuation around it

• Cite it

• Explain it

• Don't use quotes

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do you capture the reader's attention?

• Bait

• Trap

• Hook

• Wing it

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D