Essay Structure

What are the parts you need to include in an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Transition

• Thesis statement

• Evidence

• Reasoning

What is the purpose of a transition in the introduction?

• Connect your hook to your topic

• Explain your hook

• Give reasoning for your evidence

• Introduce your topic

In an essay, your "restate" and "answer" go into

• The thesis statement in the introduction

• The first sentence of each paragraph

• The first sentence of the essay

Where do you need to include transition words and phrases?

• At the beginning of each paragraph

• When introducing a new idea or topic

• When including evidence

• The beginning of each sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which transitions should you use for your conclusion?

• So

• In summary

• From these points

• In conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which transition could be used in a counterclaim paragraph?

• However

• Alternatively

• In addition to

• As can be seen

Where do you include the title and author in an essay?

• Thesis statement (last sentence of the intro)

• Restate sentence (first sentence in every paragraph)

• Restate sentence (first sentence of the essay)

How many sentences should your paragraphs be?

• 3-5

• At least 5

• As many as you need

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the first part of an introduction?

What is the third part of an introduction?