What is the main function of body paragraphs in an essay?

To provide evidence and analysis supporting the thesis

To restate the thesis in different words

Each of the TOPIC sentences in an essay tells us:

what that body PARAGRAPH is about

The topic sentence is made up of 2 things; pick those TWO things below:

an interesting way to start your paper

use multiple sentences to describe or add support for the topic sentence (main idea)

summarizes what that paragraph is about in just one sentence

Read the supporting details of the paragraph below. Then choose the best topic sentence. (NOT in your notes)

The use of the internet has grown very quickly.

TikTok is becoming more and more popular.

Sea dragon mouths lack teeth, yet these animals are carnivores.

Fill it in: Body Paragraph (again, this is in your notes)

Paul has many interesting hobbies.

A concluding sentence:

remind us of the topic sentence and what the paragraph was generally about

includes new information the author forgot to add in the supporting details

A concluding sentences repeats the main idea of the paragraph BUT:

is worded differently than the topic sentence

needs to be written exactly the same way as the topic sentence

Read the paragraph below. Then choose the CONCLUDING SENTENCE that best wraps up the paragraph. (NOT in your notes)

Not surprisingly, only a few horses have mangagd to win the Triple Crown as this is the absolute highest honor in horse racing.

A race called the 'Triple Crown' existed back in 1919.

You should never feed your dog grapes.

What is the primary purpose of the conclusion in an informative essay?

To summarize the main points discussed in the essay and restate the thesis in a new way.

To introduce new information that wasn't discussed in the essay.

To argue a point and convince the reader of the writer's opinion.

To list all the sources used in the essay.

Fill it in: Conclusion paragraph. (in your notes)

I love math this year because of the warm-ups, the teacher, and the challenge of the subject itself.

3.14 is a number that will always hold a special place in my heart.

Read the paragraph. Then choose the colored supporting detail sentence that DOES NOT support the topic sentence. (NOT in your notes)

North Central Junior High was built in 2006 and is undergoing another addition this coming spring.

Students also have more options at lunch compared to elementary.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good introduction paragraph?

It provides a detailed description of a minor point.

It grabs the reader's attention.

It includes a thesis statement.

It presents the main points of the essay.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for writing an effective essay?

Repeating the thesis statement verbatim in every paragraph

Using a variety of sentence structures

Organizing ideas logically and coherently

Engaging with counterarguments to strengthen the essay’s position

What is the significance of the hook in an essay's introduction?

It grabs the reader's attention and encourages them to read further

It serves as the thesis statement of the essay

It provides a detailed summary of the essay's conclusion

It lists all the sources that will be cited in the essay

Mark the three things needed in the CONCLUSION paragraph: (you need to select all three correctly to get this point)

general recap statement/circle back to hook

new information you forgot to add in the body paragraphs

Parts of an Essay: Review

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Select the three things needed in the INTRODUCTION paragraph: (you need to select all three correctly to get this point)

Hook

Thesis Statement

Overview of Subtopics

Supporting Details

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CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

the very first 1 - 3 sentences of your essay (located in your introduction paragraph); this grabs the reader's attention

Hook

Thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

ONE SENTENCE THAT STATES THE WRITER'S MAIN ARGUMENT FOR THE entire ESSAY; found in the introduction paragraph

Topic sentence

Thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.W.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

found in your introduction paragraph; 1 - 3 sentences that lets the reader know what the main point will be for each of your body paragraphs

topic sentence

overview of subtopics

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the NAME of the PART OF THE ESSAY that is missing in this introduction paragraph?

Missing: a hook

Missing: a thesis statement

Missing: an overview of subtopics

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill it in: Introduction Paragraph

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is an amazing book.

I'm on page 117 and there hasn't been a dull moment yet.

Ponyboy is the main character and has really loyal friends and he is living with his two brothers, Darry and Sodapop.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mark the three things needed in each BODY paragraph: (you need to select all three correctly to get this point)

Topic Sentence

Supporting Details

Concluding Sentence

Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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