The Structure of an Essay- Introductions

How many sentences are typically used for Background Information in an introductory paragraph?

• 1-2 sentences

• 3-5 sentences

• 5-7 sentences

• 7-9 sentences

How many sentences are typically used for the Thesis Statement in an introductory paragraph?

• 1 Sentence

• 1-2 Sentences

• 3-5 Sentences

• The thesis does not belong in the introduction.

How many sentences are typically used for the Hook in an introductory paragraph?

• 1-2 sentences

• 3-5 sentences

• 5-7 sentences

• 7-9 sentences

What question should you think about when writing Background Information?

• Why is the text important?

• Who, did what, when, where, and why?

• How does the story end?

• What is the author's background?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the relationship between the Thesis and the TTQA/TTPA Method?

• Thesis is unrelated to TTQA/TTPA

• Thesis equals Claim + Reasoning

• Thesis is a summary of TTQA/TTPA

• Thesis is a list of questions

What is the focus of the Background Information section?

• Detailed analysis

• Short summary

• Conclusion

• Introduction of characters

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should be included in the Background Information?

• A detailed analysis

• A short summary and introduction of the author

• A list of references

• A conclusion

What is a theme in literature?

• A character's name

• The author's message or lesson about a topic

• The setting of the story

• The plot twist

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What should a theme be supported by in a text?

• The title of the book

• Information from the beginning, middle, and end

• The author's biography

• The cover design

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The ________ used to develop a thesis statement is TTQA.