What are the three main parts of an essay?

The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below? The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

First, cats are affectionate creatures.

In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.

Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

Where should you reveal your topic?

Anywhere so long as it is in your essay

Should you have separate paragraphs for the introduction and the conclusion of an essay?

You only need a separate paragraph for the introduction of an essay.

You only need a separate paragraph for the conclusion of an essay.

Where does the concluding paragraph go in an essay?

Concluding means end, so it should be the last paragraph of your essay.

Concluding means end, so it should be in your last body paragraph.

You don't need a concluding paragraph.

How should your paragraphs be ordered in an essay?

Introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and then concluding paragraph.

Body paragraphs and then concluding paragraph

Introductory paragraph, concluding paragraph, and then body paragraphs.

Concluding paragraph, body paragraphs, and then introductory paragraph.

After I cite text evidence, what do I need to do next to complete my body paragraphs?

I need to explain my evidence in my own words.

I need to explain my evidence further by citing more text evidence.

I need to write a concluding sentence.

Choose which two explanations would help the reader understand this text evidence: According to the text, "The storm destroyed the city of Joplin and left over 100 dead."

This suggests many people in one community may no longer have a job because the building where they were employed was destroyed by the tornado.

This implies that cleaning up after a tornado like this can take a very long time.

My evidence shows that people should take shelter in their basement during a tornado.

From my evidence, the glass from windows can become like flying knives during a tornado.

Choose TWO ANSWERS - How many times should you read a text before you plan to write an essay about it?

As many times as it takes for you to feel like you understand it.

Choose TWO ANSWERS - Is it ABSOLUTELY necessary to explain your text evidence after you have cited it in your essay?

Yes, you must always explain your evidence!!

No, sometimes you don't need to.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 12 pts

What is a hook?

A hook grabs the reader's attention.

A hook ends the essay.

A hook is the main idea of an essay.

The hook explains what each paragraph is about.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a topic sentence?

The sentence that gets the reader's attention.

The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.

The final sentence in an essay.

The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

The Body.

The Introduction.

The conclusion.

Supporting Details.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 12 pts

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

The body paragraphs.

The introduction.

The conclusion.

The topic sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The thesis statement is the __________ sentence of the introduction paragraph.

first

last

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we need evidence?

To make the paragraphs longer.

To practice sentence structure.

To make a claim.

To support, prove, and explain our claim.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

To inform/explain

To persuade

To express ideas/feelings

To entertain

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Explanatory Review

What is a hook?

What is a topic sentence?

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

The thesis statement is the __________ sentence of the introduction paragraph.

Why do we need evidence?

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

How many paragraphs in an explanatory essay?

What goes between your hook and your thesis in the intro?

True or false: You must write a lead in phrase before introducing your evidence. Example: According to the text, it states,

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