Parts of an Essay review

A topic sentence is

• a sentence in the introduction that states the main idea of the essay.

• a sentence that states what the body paragraph is about.

• a sentence that contains evidence from the text to support a position or detail.

• a sentence in the conclusion that restates the thesis.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

• Conclusion
• Body Paragraph

• Introduction
• Firstagraph

What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

• Introduction
• Thesis Statement
• Lastagraph

• Conclusion

What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?

• Body Paragraphs
• Conclusion
• Introduction
• Topic Sentence

The introductory paragraph has three parts. Which of the following is NOT part of the paragraph?

• thesis
• direct quote
• background/ general topic statement

• hook

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph should be a _____.

• thesis
• conclusion
• hook
• topic sentence

A typical introduction (in order) a _______.

• hook, general topic statement, and thesis

• hook, general topic statement, and topic sentence

• general topic statement, hook, and thesis

• hook, topic sentence, and thesis

Each body paragraph needs a ______.

• topic sentence 

• thesis statement

What should your body paragraphs contain first?

• examples, quotations, and facts.

• a topic sentence 

• a transition sentence

A dictionary contains a definition of friendship somewhere in the F’s between the words “fear” and “Friday.” An encyclopedia supplies interesting facts on friendship. But all the definitions and facts do not convey what friendship is really all about. It cannot be understood through words or exaggerations. The only way to understand friendship is through active listening and intentional speaking.

Identify the thesis statement. 

• A dictionary contains a definition of friendship somewhere in the F’s between the words “fear” and “Friday.”

• The only way to understand friendship is through experience.
• The only way to understand friendship is through active listening and intentional speaking.

• It cannot be understood through words or exaggerations.