Basics
How many paragraphs must be in the essay?
5 paragraphs
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
The 1st part
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
3 body paragraphs
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
The 3rd Part
How do you format the title of your essay?
centred but not bold or underlined
Do you include quotes in the introduction?
No!
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
Hook
What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?
Topic Sentence
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
restate the thesis statement and sum up the main points
What 3 parts make up you intro?
Hook
Topic background
Thesis statement
Which paragraph gives background on your topic and contains your thesis statement?
introduction
What is the last sentence of your introduction called?
Thesis statement
What order should the body paragraph be in?
The way they're listed in the thesis statement.
Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph
In conclusion, finally, lastly, as a result
What is a Works Cited?
A list of all of the sources you have used in your essay in MLA format
How many body paragraphs are in a 5-paragraph essay?
three
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
Tells the reader what the essay is about and reason why they are writing the essay
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Introduces what your paragraph is about to the reader.
What comes first in a conclusion?
Rephrased thesis statement
True
Topic + Specific Focus + Reasons
What might you use for a hook?
question, bold statement, metaphor, or personal experience/examples
What do you do after including a quote?
explain it and give your analysis!
What should you do before you submit your essay?
PROOFREAD AND EDIT!
Name
Teacher’s Name
Course
Due Date