Essay Structure scavenger hunt

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• Introduction, Body paragraphs, Conclusion

• Introduction, Summary, References

• Title, Introduction, Conclusion

• Abstract, Body, References

Which part of the essay supports the thesis with evidence?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• References

What is the purpose of the first body paragraph?

• To introduce the topic

• To provide the first supporting point

• To summarize the essay

• To restate the thesis

What should be included in the conclusion of a five-paragraph essay?

• New supporting points

• Background information

• Restate thesis, summarize main points, and final thoughts

• Detailed analysis

In which part of the essay is the thesis restated?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph 2

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraph 1

What is the primary goal of the conclusion in a five-paragraph essay?

• To introduce new arguments

• To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

• To provide background information

• To present the first supporting point

What does a thesis statement provide for the rest of the essay?

• A summary of the essay

• A roadmap for the rest of the essay

• A list of references

• A detailed analysis

What is an essential quality of a thesis statement?

• It should be a question

• It should be a fact

• It should be an opinion

• It should be a debatable claim

What should be included in a topic sentence?

• A random fact

• A question

• The main idea

• A joke

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the purpose of providing evidence and examples in a paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the main idea

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2