Beginning Paragraph
What is the beginning paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
What things should you include in the body paragraphs?
Topic sentence, evidence with citations, transitions
What is the ending paragraph called?
Conclusion
What is the purpose of an introduction?
To hook your readers, mention the details, and state the thesis.
How many detail paragraphs should you have in your paper?
AT LEAST three
What does the conclusion do?
Wraps up the paper, sums up your thoughts and proves the thesis
What is a synonym for introduction?
to begin
What do you have to do the first line of each detail paragraph?
Topic sentence
How many sentences should be in your conclusion?
At least 3 or more.
What is the part that grabs the reader's attention?
Hook
What is the purpose of your detail paragraphs?
To inform the readers about a topic by giving details, explanation and cited textual evidence.
What is a synonym for conclusion?
ending
How many sentences should be in each paragraph of your writing?
3-5 sentences
What kind of words are good to use in your paper to help move smoothly from one paragraph to the next?
Transition words
What should you restate in your conclusion?
Restate your topic sentence/thesis in an interesting way.