Basics
How many paragraphs are in many basic essays?
five paragraphs
What part of an essay is the introduction?
The first paragraph (or section)
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
as many as the subject requires!
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
The 3rd Part
After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should..
Proofread
Where do you use transition words?
beginning of the paragraphs
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
Hook/grabber/lede
Which body paragraph is most likely to contain the counterargument?
the last one
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
restate the thesis statement and sum up the main points
What words you DO NOT use in an argumentative essay?
personal pronouns
What kind of argument can you add to an essay that speaks against your purpose or plays "devil's advocate' to your main point?
counterargument
What is the last sentence of your introduction section called?
thesis
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
show the other side's point of view
Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph
in conclusion, finally, as a result of, etc.
What is the purpose of a works cited page?
to give credit to your sources
What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader how you feel about a certain topic.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
tells you what the essay is about and why
to provide a map of the essay
What order should the body paragraph be in?
the way they're listed in the thesis statement.
This part of an introduction should be retold, never repeated, in a conclusion.
thesis statement
The difference between a summary and an essay is...
the essay makes an argument/the summary has no argument
What is the point of writing an informative essay?
To provide evidence or to educate others on a topic
What are good ways to start an essay?
stories, facts, statistics, quotes, or examples
What is a topic sentence?
tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph
This kind of essay concludes in a certain time frame and describes individuals' actions.
Narrative essay
The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to...
persuade