Essays

What is the first paragraph in an essay called?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Supporting detail

• Body

What is a good tool to help you get started with your essay?

• Outline

• Stare at the wall

• Instantly feel overwhelmed and raise your hand to ask what to do

• Copy what your friend is doing

• Phillips head screwdriver

What is the name of the paragraph that starts your persuasive essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

What is the last paragraph in your essay called?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

We write persuasive essays to... 

• inform our audience with research about one topic.

• Persuade the audience to agree with our opinions

• To tell a story

There should be _____ paragraphs in a persuasive essay. 

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 4

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

• ... transitional phrase.

• .... comma.

• .... conclusion.

There are three ways to start a persuasive essay. What are they?

• Ask a question, state a fact, or make a general statement. 

• Say, "Hi my name is....", then introduce your opinion, then make a call to action. 

• Just list your reasons on each line. 

You should list your reasons in your introduction. 

• True

• False

You should keep your audience in mind as you write. 

• True

• False