Structure
Transition Words
Intro and Conclusion
Writing Stages
Vocabulary
100

What do we call the paragraphs between the introduction and conclusion?

Body Paragraphs

100

Name a phrase that can start a conclusion

In conclusion…

100

Draws the reader's attention at the start of the paper

Hook

100

The part of the writing cycle where we exchange papers with a partner to check our work.

Peer Review

100

Quotes from the text that support your claim

Evidence

200

What do we call the outline of our essay?

Box and bullet

200

A word or phrase that can start a first paragraph

To begin, first…

200

A final idea about why the topic is important in the conclusion.

Lasting thought

200

The part of the writing cycle where we fix spelling and grammar

Editing 

200

HOW the evidence supports your claim

Analysis

300

This is the last paragraph of the essay.

Conclusion

300

A word or phrased that can start a final body paragraph

Lastly, finally

300

What do we do at the start of the conclusion?

Restate the claim.

300

A piece of writing from another person that helps guide us in writing our own.

Mentor Text

300
Your original idea about the text, answering the prompt.

Claim

400

What section do we usually put our claim in?

Introduction
400

A word or phrase that can begin a quote

According to the text….

The text states….

400

Where does the claim usually belong?

Last sentence of introduction.

400

What do we call the first copy of the essay?

Rough Draft

400

A sentence or two stating what happened in a text

Summary

500

What do we use topic sentences for?

Reasons supporting the claim

500

A word or phrase that shows you are about to give a a difference or contrasting detail

However, but, on the other hand…

500

Name the three parts of an introduction that you were taught.

Hook
Summary
Claim

500

The part of the writing process where you change your draft to include stronger details and ideas.

Revision

500
What does the word elaborate mean?

To explain further and in more detail

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