How to Write an Essay Review

Where in the essay is the thesis located?

• first sentence of the essay

• before the bridge

• last sentence in the introduction

• last sentence in the conclusion

The purpose of the hook is to -

• grab the reader's attention

• explain what the essay will be about

• state the author's argument

• summarize the essay

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.3A

What are the different ways to hook your reader?

• ask a question

• give a quote

• tell a story

• tell what the essay will be about

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CCSS.W.8.3A

CCSS.W.8.3B

The first sentence in each body paragraph is called the -

• topic sentence

• concluding sentence

• transitional phrase

• summarizing statement

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Each body paragraph should end with a concluding sentence. True or False?

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Click ALL the different types of supporting details (ways to elaborate or prove your reason when writing your body paragraphs).

• tell a story

• give an example

• use a quote

• use a fact

• explain why it is important

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the following thesis.

Competition can make life more difficult for students because it causes stress, tension between classmates, and lowers students' self-esteem.

Which of the following would be the topic sentence for the SECOND body paragraph?

• It causes stress.

• In addition, competition can lower student's self-esteem.

• Secondly, it can cause students to get into fights.

• Additionally, competition is negative in schools because it creates friction between classmates.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following words/phrases are appropriate transitions for the SECOND body paragraph?

• Secondly,

• Additionally,

• Finally,

• Also,

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CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

True or False? You should ALWAYS use a comma before the word "because?" (... ,because ...)

• True

• False

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

If I begin my essay with the following quote:

A wise person once said, "Don't judge a book by its cover."

What would be an appropriate bridge to follow this hook?

• I have lots of books in my room with pretty covers.

• In other words, you can't judge something by its appearance.

• This makes me feel content with my circumstances.

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CCSS.W.8.2C