This I Believe Essay Writing

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion

• Introduction, Hook, Body

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal

The most important sentence in your essay is the _____.

• last sentence

• first sentence

• thesis sentence

• counterclaim

What is a thesis statement?

• The statement that is the main idea of an essay.
• The statement that introduces each paragraph.
• The statement that grabs the reader's attention. 
• The final statement in an essay. 

In an essay, where can we find the thesis statement?

• first sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• first sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

Which of the following is included in the thesis statement or claim? (Select all that apply.)

• The essay's topic or subject

• The author's opinion

• 2-3 supporting reasons

• Counter argument

What is a topic sentence?

• It is the same as a thesis and contains all of your points.

• It is the first sentence in the essay.

• It is the last sentence of the essay and should contain evidence.

• It begins each body paragraph and each topic sentence explains the point of that paragraph.

Which is the part of the essay that has evidence and elaboration?

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Thesis

• Introduction

Which of the following should your conclusion contain? (Select all that apply.)

• a restating of your thesis

• a brief summary of your main ideas

• a thought-provoking statement or a call to action to leave the reader

• new text evidence

There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. __________, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.
Which of the following transitions best fills the blank in the passage above?

• To summarize
• Likewise
• In contrast
• For example

Where would you use the phrase "To begin with..."

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body 1

• Body 2