ESSAY

Introduction

100

What is the first paragraph called in an essay? 

Introduction

200

What is the first sentence in an introduction paragraph?

A hook

300

After the hook, what information comes next? 

Background information

400

What statement clearly presents the controlling idea, argument or point of the essay?

Thesis statement

500

What type of hook should NOT be used in the introduction?

A question

Body Paragraphs

100

What is the first sentence in a body paragraph that introduces the central idea.

Topic sentence

200

What details do you need in your body paragraphs to explain or develop the topic sentences? 

Elaboration/explanations in your own words.

300

What provides factual or textual support for the body paragraphs?

Evidence

400

What is the last sentence of a body paragraph, and what does it do? 

Summary sentence 

It summarizes the ideas of the body paragraph

500

A paragraph should focus on this many main ideas to maintain clarity.

One

Conclusion

100

In the conclusion, what statement do you rephrase

Thesis statement

200

What do you summarize in the conclusion of an expository essay?

• Restates main idea
• Summarizes key points
• Ends with insight or connection

300

What do you summarize in the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

• Restates claim
• Reinforces position
• Ends with strong closing statement

400

A good conclusion leaves the reader with what type of impression.

What is a strong, memorable, or leaves them to reflect on what they read. 

500

The conclusion of an essay should never introduce what?

New ideas

Vocabulary

100

Define a hook

 Engages the reader while leading naturally into your topic.

Makes the reader want to keep reading your essay. 

200

Define thesis statement

It gives the reader the central idea of your essay 

It lets the reader know what the essay will discuss in the body paragraphs. 

300

Why is it important to give the reader background knowledge on the topic in an essay? 

• Provides context → helps the reader understand the topic
• Clarifies key terms or ideas → avoids confusion
• Prepares for the thesis → smoothly leads into your main claim
• Builds credibility → shows you understand the subject
•  Background information helps the reader follow your argument or explanation from the very beginning.

400

What is the purpose of topic sentences for body paragraphs? 

It lets the reader know what you will be elaborating on in each body paragraph.

500

Define claim and counterclaim and what essay do you find them in?

Claim

• The main argument or position of the essay
• What the writer is trying to prove

Counterclaim

• The opposing viewpoint or argument
• What someone who disagrees might say Found in an argumentative essay

Writing Prompt/Sources

100

Before you write an essay, what is the first thing you do? 

Read the prompt.

200

What are three things you are looking for when you read a writing prompt? 

The topic, the type of essay (expository or argumentative), and the audience. 

300

Who do you assume is your audience when the writing prompt does not implicitly give you one?

You assume the audience is an academic audience.

400

While reading the sources, what should you be doing?

Annotating the text and looking for textual evidence to incorporate and elaborate on in your essay. 

500

After reading the prompt and sources, what do you do next before you begin typing your essay? 

Plan and organize your thoughts.