Essay Review

What are each of the paragraphs in an essay?

• Intro, Counter-Argument, Conclusion

• Introduction, Three Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Introduction, Three Body Paragraphs Three Counter-Arguments, Conclusion

Why do you need to restate what you wrote in your essay in your conclusion?

• So that you can seem smart.

• So that you can remind your readers of your claims and evidence.

• So you can practice writing better essays next time.

• So that you can check your answers.

What is a thesis statement?

• A claim you are making based on a writing prompt.

• Textual evidence.

• An explanation for your evidence.

• A summary of what you read.

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

• To explain to the reader why you like your essay.

• To explain what you wrote about in your essay.

• To explain why you liked reading the passages.

• To talk about something completely different.

How do you know what to write your essay about?

• There is a background sentence in the prompt.

• You don't have to write the essay.

• You get to choose what you write about.

• There is a question in the prompt.

After you finish writing your essay, what should you do?

• Add extra information on the sides.

• Rewrite the whole essay again.

• Reread your essay.

• Be happy because you're finished!

What is an explanation?

• It is where you write your answer.

• It is how you show how your text evidence supports your answer.

• It is new thoughts and ideas you have about the prompt.

• It is your personal thoughts or feelings about the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

When you reread your work, what question should you ask yourself?

• Does this make sense?

• Am I finished?

• Does this count for points?

• Does this matter?

The thesis statement is found in the...

• Introduction paragraph

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion paragraph

True or False: You should use transition words in your essay between body paragraphs?

• True

• False

• I don't know what a transition word is let alone when to use one!