Essay Vocabulary
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?
Back
The introduction presents the main topic and includes the thesis statement.
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CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.11-12.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a thesis statement?
Back
A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the prewriting stage in essay writing?
Back
The prewriting stage involves brainstorming, outlining, and organizing ideas before drafting the essay.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where is the topic sentence typically found in an essay?
Back
The topic sentence is usually found in the body paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of commentary in an essay?
Back
Commentary provides the writer's opinion, analysis, feelings, reflection, or interpretation of the evidence.
Tags
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.L.7.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hook in an essay?
Back
A hook is a sentence or sentences used to grab the reader's attention, often through an anecdote, quote, or interesting fact.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are body paragraphs in an essay?
Back
Body paragraphs contain the main points and supporting details that develop the thesis statement.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
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