Formal Essay Writing

How many different types of paragraphs are in an essay?

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

What do you call the first paragraph in a formal essay?

• Beginning
• Grabber
• Hook
• Introduction

What do you call the last paragraph in a formal essay?

• Resolution
• Conclusion
• Ending
• Finale

What do you call the paragraphs where key ideas are developed and explained?

• Introductions
• Body Paragraphs
• Key Paragraphs
• Conclusions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What three elements must be included in an introduction?

• Evidence, Explanation, Elaboration
• Opinion, Reasons, Evidence
• Lead, Background, Thesis
• Thesis, Restatement, Conclusion

What are the two parts of a thesis statement?

• Subject & Predicate
• Thesis & Statement
• Topic & Subject
• Answer & Reasons

How many body paragraphs should a formal essay have?

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Plan the Essay
• Proofread the Essay
• Cite Evidence
• Draft the Essay

Begin every body paragraph with  _________________.

• a lead
• an introduction
• a topic sentence
• background information

Which type of paragraph must contain cited evidence?

• Body Paragraph
• Beginning
• Conclusion
• Resolution