Essay Writing 1

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Where does your thesis go?

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The thesis statement should be placed in the last sentence of the introduction.

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What types of evidence would be appropriate for you to include in your body paragraphs?

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A fact or statistic is appropriate evidence to include in body paragraphs.

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What should be included THROUGHOUT your body paragraphs at the beginning of MOST sentences?

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Transitions should be included at the beginning of most sentences in body paragraphs.

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Is it true that you can simply copy and paste the thesis statement from the introduction paragraph into the conclusion paragraph?

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False. You should restate the thesis in a new way in the conclusion.

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What is an appropriate transition for the 2nd body paragraph?

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An appropriate transition for the 2nd body paragraph is 'In addition,'.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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The introduction serves to introduce the topic, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

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What are body paragraphs?

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Body paragraphs are the sections of an essay that provide support for the thesis statement with evidence and analysis.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis in a new way, providing closure to the essay.

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What are transitions in writing?

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Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help the flow of writing.