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WorksheetsParts of An Essay
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the parts of an essay?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
All of the above
What are the parts of an engaging introduction?
Hook
Background information
Thesis
All of the above
In your introduction, after your hook, you should include background information and a transition to your thesis. This could include definitions of key concepts and examples.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the central claim of your essay? (the core, the central idea, the essence)
Hook
Thesis
Background information
Conclusion
Where should your thesis appear in your essay?
First sentence of conclusion
Last sentence of introduction
First sentence of introduction
Middle of body paragraph
A thesis statement MUST include the position related to the prompt (an arguable claim) and the reasoning. Which of the following demonstrates these essential elements?
Dogs are better pets than cats.
Dogs are better pets than cats because they're more affectionate and can guard your dwelling.
What is the purpose of the body of your essay?
Restate your thesis and provide a call to action.
Provide evidence/example(s) that support your thesis.
Provide a discussion on the merits of writing an essay.
When writing a persuasive essay, do you need to provide evidence and examples that support your thesis?
No.
YES! YES! YES!
You have a thesis for your persuasive essay, but now you need to come up with support. The acronym HELPS reminds you of different types of evidence and examples. What does HELPS stand for, as related to a strategy to remember categories of potential evidence/examples for your thesis?
Hercules, Eurydice, Lysander, Poseidon, Saturn
Happy, excited, laughable, pathetic, sad
Horse, elephant, lion, pot-bellied pig, salamander
Historical/current events, entertainment & pop culture, literature & arts / personal experience, sports
What's the problem with the following thesis statement? "I think superman is more powerful than batman."
It includes the words "I think" -- thesis statements should NOT include the words "I think," "I believe," "In my opinion," etc.
There is no reasoning (rationale) included with the claim. A claim statement MUST have a claim + reason.
The proper nouns "Superman" and "Batman" are not capitalized.
ALL of the above!
