Essay Writing Techniques and Structure

The video tutorial guides students through writing a 5-paragraph argument essay, emphasizing the importance of a strong thesis statement in the introduction. It details the structure of body paragraphs, including the use of topic sentences and supporting evidence, and explains how to address opposing viewpoints in a refutation paragraph. The conclusion should restate the thesis and main points, leaving the reader with a thought-provoking idea. The tutorial also highlights the importance of a works cited page and provides additional resources like sample essays and a grading rubric.

What is the structure of the argument essay discussed in the video?

• 3-paragraph essay

• 4-paragraph essay

• 6-paragraph essay

• 5-paragraph essay

Why is the introduction paragraph considered the most important?

• It includes the thesis statement.

• It contains the conclusion.

• It is the longest paragraph.

• It has the most examples.

What should an introduction paragraph start with?

• A conclusion

• An attention getter

• A topic sentence

• A thesis statement

What is the purpose of the attention getter in the introduction?

• To introduce the conclusion

• To grab the reader's interest

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the essay

What should you do after stating the thesis in the introduction?

• Start the conclusion

• End the essay

• Ignore the thesis

• Provide background information

What is a thesis statement?

• A declarative statement showing your opinion

• A question

• A list of arguments

• A summary of the essay

What is recommended to help with writing a thesis statement?

• Use a template

• Copy from a book

• Use the teacher's examples as a model

• Skip it

What should you do if you struggle with writing a thesis statement?

• Focus on the conclusion

• Write a long introduction

• Use the teacher's examples

• Skip it

How many body paragraphs are in the argument essay?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the role of topic sentences in body paragraphs?

• To introduce new topics

• To summarize the essay

• To conclude the essay

• To relate directly to the thesis statement