Essay Writing
What is the first paragraph of an essay called, and what is its main purpose?
What is the introduction, and its purpose is to grab the reader’s attention and state the main idea or thesis?
An explanation or justification for why something happens or why someone believes something.
What is a reason?
What is the main message or lesson that a story teaches the reader?
What is the theme?
Who is the main character and narrator of The Hate U Give?
What is Starr Carter?
What is the purpose of using textual evidence in an essay, and how should it be properly integrated into your writing?
What is that textual evidence supports your ideas or claims, and it should be introduced, cited, and explained in your own words to show how it proves your point?
What do we call the sentence that tells the main idea of the entire essay?
What is the thesis statement?
A set of reasons or evidence used to support a claim or point of view.
What is an argument?
True or False: A story can have more than one theme.
What is True?
Who is Starr’s childhood friend who is killed early in the story?
What is Khalil Harris?
True or False: A story can have more than one theme.
What is True?
What should each body paragraph include to support the thesis statement?
What are topic sentences, text evidence, and supporting details?
To judge or determine the value, quality, or importance of something.
What is evaluate?
What theme is explored in The Outsiders when Ponyboy learns that people from different groups can still share common struggles?
What is don’t judge others by where they come from or people are more alike than different?
What external conflict does Starr’s family face after she decides to speak out about Khalil’s death?
What is threats and pressure from the community and gang members who want her to stay silent?
What is the difference between theme and the plot of a story?
Theme is the lesson or message the author wants to share, while plot is what actually happens in the story.
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?
What is to restate the thesis, summarize key points, and leave the reader with a final thought or connection?
o clearly describe or explain something in detail.
What is delineate?
In The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe, the narrator insists he isn’t insane even as he describes the murder he committed. What theme does this reveal?
What is guilt can drive a person to madness, or you cannot escape your conscience?
What does the title The Hate U Give mean?
What is the idea that the hate and injustice society gives to young people comes back as anger and pain?
What clues can help you figure out a story’s theme?
hat are the characters’ actions, conflicts, and how the story ends?
What is the purpose of a strong concluding paragraph in a 5-paragraph essay?
he conclusion wraps up the essay, restates the thesis in a new way, summarizes the main points, and gives the reader something to think about.
A statement that someone believes is true and tries to prove with evidence.
What is a claim?
In The Hate U Give, Starr learns to use her voice to speak out after witnessing injustice. What is one possible theme of the novel?
What is the importance of courage and speaking up against injustice?
How does Khalil’s hairbrush become an important symbol in the story?
What is it shows how quickly people make unfair judgments based on fear and stereotypes?
Both The Outsiders and The Hate U Give show characters caught between two worlds — their community and a different social group. What theme do both stories share?
What is identity and belonging — understanding who you are and where you fit in despite differences?