Writing an essay

What is the first paragraph called?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Rough draft

What is the last paragraph called?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Rough draft

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the paragraph in the middle called?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Rough draft

What important statement goes in your introduction?

• A question

• A quote

• A thesis

• A transition

The order of paragraphs in an essay is...

• introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion

• thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)

Each body paragraph should include

• a hook

• a thesis

• details, examples, and explanations

• no more than three sentences

Your conclusion should contain

• a restating of your thesis

• a brief summary of your main ideas

• a thought-provoking questions or a call to action

• all of the above

Which transition signals explaining

• author states
• this illustrates
• in the same way
• in addtion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which transition signals contrast?

• furthermore
• for instance
• as a result
• however

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What 3 elements are in the Introductory paragraph?

• Evidence, Explain, Elaborate
• Opinion, Reasoning, Explain
• Hook, Reference, Thesis
• Thesis, Restate, Conclusion