Thesis Statement
True or False: You write the thesis statement in the last sentence in the conclusion paragraph.
False you write it in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
What is a hook?
A statement that catches the readers attention.
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
three
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
To summarize or wrap up the essay.
Uses the word "inform", "explain", and/or "discuss" in the prompt.
Informative
Use this transition word in a sentence.
After
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Which is a correct thesis statement?
A. Some of the major causes behind common diseases in the United States could be traced to three main factors: poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking.
B. What are some of the main causes behind many of our diseases in the United States today?
C. This essay examines some of the major causes behind many of our diseases in the United States today.
A.
Where do you find a hook?
The first sentence in an introduction.
True or false:
Each body paragraph should have one main idea
true
How many sentences should a conclusion be?
3-5 sentences
Uses the words such as "opinion", "position", and/or "think" in the prompt.
What is an Opinion
Find the transition word.
I make my own cleaning supplies because they are better for the environment. Furthermore, they are cheaper.
furthermore
Write a thesis statement with two reasons for:
Summer vacation is beneficial.
.
What is one way you can write a hook?
Question, descriptive, onomatopoeia (sound), interesting fact, quotations
What are the five things a body paragraph needs?
introduction, three key details, conclusion
Choose the best conclusion sentence:
A. In conclusion, Dunkin Donuts is better because of their prices and wide range of choices.
B. To summarize, Dunkin Donuts has more to offer.
What is A?
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
To educate the reader's audience on a certain topic.
Fill in the transition words
_______________ Harry Styles and Justin Beiber are famous singers. _______________ they are different because one is female and the other is male.
both, but
Write a thesis statement with two reasons for:
Recycling is better for the Earth.
.
Write a hook for this:
The best amusement park
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The body paragraphs should be supported by what?
textual evidence
What is one transition word you can use in the conclusion?
to summarize, to sum up, in conclusion, etc.
What is the purpose of an opinion essay?
Describes an opinion or gives a certain point of view on a topic.
Use the transition word in a sentence.
For example
.
Write a thesis statement with three reasons for:
My parents and I are very different.
.
Write a hook for this:
The scariest moment in your life.
.
Write a sample body paragraph about why state testing is stressful.
.
Write a conclusion sentence for an essay about why dogs are better than cats.
.
What statements are found in an opinion essay and not in an informative essay?
I statements (I believe, I think...etc.)
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