Essay Structure
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
What do we call information taken directly from a text to support ideas?
Text evidence
Which essay explains or teaches about a topic?
Expository essay
What is the first step before writing an essay?
Planning
What should every sentence begin with?
A capital letter
What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?
Body paragraphs
What should you always include after giving evidence?
Explanation (elaboration)
Which essay tries to convince the reader of an opinion?
Argumentative essay
What is it called when you organize your ideas before writing?
Brainstorming or outlining
What punctuation mark ends a statement?
A period
What is the last paragraph of an essay called?
Conclusion
True or False: You can make up evidence in a text-dependent essay.
False
What must an argumentative essay include besides evidence?
An opinion or claim
What step comes after drafting your essay?
Revising
What is a complete sentence called?
A complete thought (subject + predicate)
What part of the introduction gets the readers attention?
Hook/Grabber
What words can you use to introduce evidence? (example answer)
According to the text… / The author states…
In both essay types, where does your main idea belong?
In the thesis statement
What does revising focus on?
Improving ideas, clarity, and organization
What is it called when you check for spelling and grammar mistakes?
Editing
What do body paragraphs include to support the main idea?
Evidence and elaboration
Why is text evidence important?
It proves your ideas and supports your answer
What do both essay types always require from the text?
Text-based evidence
What is the final step before turning in your essay?
Editing (checking spelling, grammar, punctuation)
What should you avoid using in formal essays: “u,” “gonna,” or “wanna”?
Slang or informal language