Essays Introductions and Conclusions

When writing the introduction for an essay on the impact of climate change, what is a key element Ava should include?

• Presenting the thesis statement at the end of the introduction

• Listing all the sources that will be used in the essay

• Providing a detailed summary of the conclusion

• Asking a rhetorical question to engage the reader

What do you restate in the conclusion of an essay?

• Thesis

• Hook

• Summary

• Final Thoughts

What should be completed before you write the intro paragraph?

• the conclusion paragraph

• the body paragraphs

• proofreading for spelling and grammar mistakes

• the outline

Why should you provide background before you write your thesis in the intro paragraph?

• You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to provide necessary information so your audience better understands the topic you are going to discuss.

• You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to remind your audience of the importance of what you discussed in your body paragraphs.

• You need to ask an important, thought-provoking question to get your audience to understand that a lot of people think about your essay topic and so should they.

• You need to let your audience get to know you better as a person. They won't want to read your writing until they know who you are.

According to video #2, what are the 3 requirements for a conclusion paragraph?

• Must restate thesis/central idea
  Must be at least 3 sentences
  Must conclude thoughts

• Must restate thesis/central idea
  Must be at least 6 sentences
  Must tell the reader to take action

Is it a good idea to rewrite your introduction paragraph thesis statement word for word in your conclusion paragraph?

• Yes, of course!

• No way.

What should you do in the last sentence of your conclusion paragraph?

• Write a statement that connects back to your hook from the intro paragraph.

• Write a statement that gives the audience a command.

• Write a statement that rewords your thesis statement from your intro paragraph.

• Write a question to leave your reader with something to think about.

In video #2, what did this person do in the last sentence of her conclusion paragraph?

• She wrote an inspirational statement that related back to a quote from Mahatma Ghandi that was used in the hook.

• She asked a question about what Mahatma Ghandi would think about today's world leaders.

• She wrote a controversial statement that linked back to an unpopular belief of Mahatma Ghandi.

• She wrote a restatement of her thesis that did not connect back to the Mah

According to Ms. Wilson, how many sentences should it take to restate the body paragraph topics in your conclusion paragraph?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the primary purpose of an essay introduction?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To present the main argument or thesis

• To provide a detailed conclusion

• To list all references