Research Essay

Anything that supplies information is a?

• works cited

• database

• reliable

• source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A separate page at the end of a research paper that includes a list of the sources that you used is?

• primary source 

• quote

• secondary source

• works cited

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

• The Body.

• The Introduction.

• The conclusion.

• Supporting Details. 

In which part of the essay should your hook go?

• The body paragraphs.

• The introduction.

• The conclusion. 

• The topic sentence. 

Why do we need evidence?

• To make the paragraphs longer. 

• To practice sentence structure.

• To make a claim. 

• To support, prove, and explain our claim. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A ___________________ is the main point of your paper.

• Thesis

• Lead in 

• Topic sentence

• elaboration

When possible, a DIRECT quote from the text to support your thesis or claims. Also, cited examples from text that are paraphrased or described (video/image).+1

• Evidence

• Elaboration

• Thesis

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Restates thesis and main points. Tells the importance of the topic.

• Concluding paragraph

• Introductory paragraph

• Body paragraph

• Thesis

A statement or assertion that addresses part of your thesis. This is the topic sentence of a body paragraph.

• Claim

• Transition

• Elaboration 

• Evidence

What is the primary purpose of a research essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To present and support a thesis

• To summarize existing research

• To describe personal experiences