Writing a Five Paragraph Essay

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To provide evidence supporting the main argument.

• To provide a clear and concise summary of the main point or argument of the essay.

• To introduce the topic of the essay.

• To list the sources used in the essay.

What should be included in your introduction?

• Summary

• Title of the text

• Thesis statement

• Author's name

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the role of the hook in the introduction?

• The hook is unnecessary and should be omitted from an essay.

• The hook grabs the reader's attention

• The hook summarizes the main points of the essay.

• The hook reveals the the themes that the author explores in the text

What should be the main focus of a topic sentence?

• Summarize the entire essay.

• Provide supporting details for the paragraph.

• Introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph.

• Include a personal opinion in the sentence.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is it important to use evidence to support your arguments in an essay?

• To show off your vocabulary

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To add credibility and validity to the claims being made.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What are some examples of evidence that can be used in an essay?

• statistics, research findings, expert opinions, direct quotes, and personal anecdotes

• personal opinions, historical events, fictional stories, personal beliefs

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How can you make your essay conclusion impactful?

• Summarize main points, restate thesis, and provide a thought-provoking statement or call to action.

• Repeat the introduction, use complex vocabulary, and avoid any new ideas.

• Include personal opinions, use informal language, and introduce new information.

• Leave the conclusion open-ended, use vague language, and avoid summarizing main points.

What is the meaning of RACE?

• Review the theme

  Assess the

  Cite examples

  Evidence from text

• Restate the question

  Assess the evidence

  Conclusion based on evidence

  Evidence from the text

• Restate the question

  Answer the question

  Cite evidence from text

  Explain how your evidence supports your answer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The hook can be:

• A quote

• Data

• A strong statement

• lines from a song

• A rhetorical question

Why is it important to revise and edit your essay before submitting it?

• To correct any grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.

• To ensure that the essay is properly formatted and follows the required guidelines.

• To add more information and examples to support the main points of the essay.

• To improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the writing.