Exploring the Structure of a 5-Paragraph Essay

What is the first part of a five-paragraph essay?

• Introduction Paragraph

• Body Paragraph

• Thesis Statement

• Conclusion Paragraph

What is the purpose of the hook or lead in an essay?

• To provide background information

• To state the thesis

• To summarize the essay

• To get readers interested in the topic

What is the last sentence in the introduction paragraph called?

• Conclusion Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Background

• Hook

Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the thesis statement for why walking is the best exercise?

• Walking is convenient

• Walking is easy

• Walking is usually done outside

• Walking is inexpensive

What should the topic sentence of body paragraph one state?

• Reason one from the thesis statement

• An unrelated fact

• A summary of the essay

• The conclusion of the essay

What is the purpose of detail sentences in a body paragraph?

• To conclude the essay

• To restate the thesis

• To explain the topic sentence with examples and facts

• To introduce a new topic

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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What should the conclusion sentence in a body paragraph do?

• Summarize the entire essay

• Introduce a new idea

• Restate the topic sentence

• Provide background information

What is the first sentence in the conclusion paragraph supposed to do?

• Review the thesis statement main idea

• Introduce a new topic

• Provide a new example

• Restate the hook

How should the reasons in the conclusion paragraph be presented?

• Omitted entirely

• Rephrased differently

• In a different order

• In the same words as before

What should the final sentence of the essay provide?

• A question for the reader

• A summary of the introduction

• A result, consequence, or recommendation

• A new argument