Essay Writing Group 4

Intro Paragraph

100

Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?

the 1st

200

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?

Hook/grabber

300

What is the last sentence of your introduction called?

thesis statement

400

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

tells you what the essay is about and why 

500

What are good things to use in a hook?

facts, statistics, quotes, or examples

Body Paragraphs

100

The minimum number of body paragraphs in an essay.

What is three body paragraphs?

200

This is a part of the body paragraph that is the center and are usually the first sentence.

What is a topic sentence?

300

What is the purpose of a compare contrast essay?

show the similarities and the differences between two objects

400

What order should the body paragraph be in?

the way they're listed in the thesis statement.

500

What is a topic sentence?

tells the main idea of the whole body paragraph

Conclusion

100

Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?

The 3rd Part

200

What is the purpose of the conclusion?

restate the thesis statement and sum up the main points

300

Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph

in conclusion, finally, lastly , as a result

400

What comes first in a conclusion?

revised thesis statement

500

Besides restating the thesis, what else can you include in the conclusion?

multiple answers possible*

Trivia

100

After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should..

Proof read

200

What words you DO NOT use in an argumentative essay?

I, ME, YOU, MY

300

What type of essay is a Problem-Solution Essay?

It is an essay that describes a problem (causes) and discusses possible solutions to the problem

400

The difference between a persuasive essay and a compare contrast essay...

the essay makes an opinion and uses logic and reason to convince readers of a certain point of view

500

How many types of essays are there?

There are many different types of essays, but the most common ones are: compare/contrast, problem/solution, persuasive, argumentative, (narrative, descriptive, poetry)