Intro to Essay Writing

How many parts of an essay are there?

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 3

Answer explanation

5 parts of an essay:

- introduction

- reason 1

- reason 2

- reason 3

- conclusion

Which one of these is NOT considered a body paragraph?

• Reason 1

• Conclusion

• Reason 2

• Reason 3

Answer explanation

Your 3 reasons are your body paragraphs. The introduction and conclusion come before and after the body (almost like a head and feet!)

A ______ statement is found in the introduction and states what the essay is going to be about.

What is found in the body of an essay?

• Reasons and evidence supporting the thesis statement

• introduction

• thesis statement

• conclusion

What is the purpose of the conclusion?

• wrap up your essay

• restate your thesis

• restate your reasons behind the argument

• all of the above