Writing Boost Camp: Intro/Conclusion Paragraphs

Which of the following are part of an introduction? (Choose all that apply)

• Hook

• Thesis/Claim

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Background Info

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CCSS.W.8.2A

Should there be evidence in your introduction?

• Yes, because evidence is needed in every paragraph.

• No, only general background information should be provided. Save your evidence for your body paragraphs

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

How many reasons should your essay have (listed in the introduction)?

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4-5

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CCSS.W.8.1A

(T/F) Your background information should include citing the text.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

(T/F) You should have both evidence and citations in your body paragraphs.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.8.1B

(T/F) Your conclusion has ALL of the same elements as an introduction.

• True

• False

Choose all that apply: Which of the following are elements of a conclusion?

• Hook

• Ending Sentence

• Restate reasoning

• Restate thesis/claim

• Evidence

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CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F

When the author tells his/her opinion on an argument, in an argumentative essay, this is what is known as the ________?

• Claim

• Thesis

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

Your conclusion needs to be.... (Choose all that apply)

• Super short

• Super long

• Clear/concise

• Need to restate your thesis/claim

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CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F

CCSS.W.8.4

What should that last sentence of your conclusion be?

• A clencher (closing statement)

• A hook (grab reader's attention)

• Restate thesis/claim

• Restate your reasoning

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CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F