Essay Structure
What is the first paragraph called?
Introduction Paragraph
What is the first sentence or two or three of your introduction paragraph and what is the purpose of it?
Hook: grabs your reader's attention
What is the first sentence of a reason paragraph (or any paragraph) called?
Topic sentence which will be one of your reasons
What is revising?
Reading your writing to make sure it makes sense and answers the prompt. It's what you saying and how you are saying it...did you leave out words, did you use the right verbs?
What do we mean by analysis?
Why your topic/thesis is important.
What should the first body paragragh be about?
Baground information about the topic
What comes right after the hook in the introduction paragraph?
What should the sentences right after your topic or reason sentence include?
Details: examples, elaboration, explanation, anecdotes...
What is editing?
It is reading your essay for capitalization, punctuation and spelling mistakes.
Where must you place your anaylis for basic points?
at end of both reason paragraphs and at the end of your conclusion where you connect to the world
What is the purpose of the 2nd and 3rd body paragraphs?
Giving your reasons
What is the last sentence of your introduction called and what is its purpose?
Thesis: tells the reader what the entire essay is about...usually states your reasons
What should the last sentences of your body/reason paragraphs include?
Analysis or why it's important
What should you do first: edit or revise? Why?
Revise: You need to finalize what you are writing before you check for capitals, punctuation or spelling.
What are some ways you can begin your analysis sentences at the end of your reason paragraphs?
This is important because..., I realize, Now I realize, This has changed me or my thinking because...
What is the last paragraph?
Conclusion Paragraph
What Should the first sentence of your conclusion be?
A restatement of the thesis but in different words
What should each topic sentence begin with? Give a couple examples of this.
Transitons: First, Second..., The first reason, Another reason, In addition
Revis/Edit Tip: Put your writing away for a day before you read it to revise and edit. Why is this a good tip to follow?
If you wait a day, you will read what you actually wrote and not what you think you wrote.
What are some ways you can begin your analysis or connection to the world at the end of your conclusion paragraph?
Everyone should...
We all need...
You should...
(Anything where you are referring to all others and not yourself)
What font and font size does your teacher want you to use, and what editing (what should you check for) should you definitely do before you submit your paper?
12 point font, Times New Roman or Arial
Check for each sentence to begin with a capital letter and ends with punctuation, correct any squiggly lines you see
What should the last sentences of your conclusion include?
final thoughts about topic and connection to the world
Your thesis is this...
The most important trait I like a friend to have is reliability because I know they will always be there when I need her, and she will always have my back.
What should your second reason paragraph be about?
she always has my back
What is wrong with the following sentences?
What should someone look for in a friend. I like for love. love is important in relationship?
first sentence needs a "?", the second one needs "like" changed to "look" The last needs a capital for "love" and needs a period not a ?
You need to analyze at the end of your reason paragraphs and your conclusion. This will ony get you a 4 or 5/6. What can you do to get a 6/6?
Anyalyze your topic throughout your reason paragraphs rather than just at the end. You need more than just one sentence at the end for each.