Lead / Hook
What is the purpose of a lead /hook in an essay?
To grab readers' attention and make them want to read MORE :D
What is a THESIS statement?
A sentence with the main idea/ argument of your essay!
What is the main purpose of a BODY paragraph?
To explain your thesis idea/argument using DETAILS
What does "evidence" mean in an essay?
-FACTS
-DETAILS
or
- EXAMPLE used to support your idea or claim
What is the purpose of a CONCLUSION in an essay?
Sum up the essay, restate the main idea, and leave the reader with a final message :D
Give one example of a strong HOOK a student can use in a personal narrative
Example: "The thunder scared everyone away, but I stayed to see what was hiding under the old tree."
Where do you PLACE your thesis statement in an essay?
In the introduction paragraph, as the LAST sentence.
Name the 3 parts of a strong body paragraph.
Topic sentence, supporting evidence, and a concluding sentence.
Give one example of evidence a student could use to support the claim "Dogs make good pets."
Evidence: "Dogs can be trained to help with chores, like fetching a newspaper."
Write one sentence that restates this thesis using different words: "Recycling helps protect the environment."
Restated example: "Recycling protects nature by reducing waste and saving resources."
Which TYPE of hook starts with a surprising fact or statistic? Provide a short example.
end with a question, a prediction or a call to action.
IDENTIFY the thesis here: "Recess is a time for fun and playing games with friends. Recess helps students relax and get ready to learn again, making recess an important part of the day."
Thesis: "Recess helps students relax and get ready to learn again, making recess an important part of the day."
Given the thesis "Reading helps students succeed," write a TOPIC sentence for the first body paragraph.
Topic sentence: "Reading helps students succeed by building vocabulary and understanding in many subjects."
What does "ELABORATE" or "EXPLAIN" do after a piece of evidence? Write one sentence showing elaboration after the evidence: "My sister walks our dog every morning."
Elaboration explains why the evidence MATTERS.
Example: "Because my sister walks our dog every morning, the dog is calm during the day and listens better." This shows connection :)
Name 2 ways a writer can end an essay besides simply repeating the thesis.
Ways: end with a question, a prediction, a call to action, or a short take away :D
REWRITE this weak lead into a stronger one in one sentence: "I went to the park."
Example: “I went to the park on a bright day and couldn’t wait to start playing.”
Write a CLEAR thesis statement for an essay about why school lunches should include more fruits.
Example thesis: "School lunches should include more fruits to help students stay healthy, have more energy, and learn better."
List 2 transition words or phrases students can use to begin a NEW body paragraph.
Transition words: "First," "In addition," "Next," "However," "For example."
IDENTIFY the evidence and explain how it supports the claim in this short text: "I finished my homework early, so I had time to practice piano."
Evidence: "I finished my homework early." Explanation: It supports the claim by showing that managing time led to extra time for piano practice.
Create a concluding paragraph (2–3 sentences) for an essay about a field trip to a science museum.
Example concluding paragraph: "The science museum showed us how science works in real life. After seeing the exhibits, I want to try new experiments at home."
Explain WHY a question can be an effective hook and write a 1-sentence hook about your favourite hobby.
A question can make readers curious. Example question hook: "Have you ever tried making a kite fly higher than the clouds?"
Explain the DIFFERENCE between a topic sentence and a thesis statement.
Topic = general idea that you explain in more detail in your body paragraph.
Thesis = a specific claim or argument for your essay.
Write a brief (2–3 sentence) body paragraph that includes a TOPIC sentence and one SUPPORTING detail about why exercise is important.
Example paragraph: "Exercise helps people stay healthy. Running and playing games make your heart strong and give you energy for the day."
Provide one piece of evidence and 2 sentences ELABORATING to support this thesis: "School should start later so students get more sleep."
Evidence:
Many students feel tired in the morning because they do not sleep enough.
Elaboration:
When school starts later, students can sleep longer and feel more awake. This can help students pay attention and do better in class.
Explain how a CALL-TO-ACTION conclusion works and write a 2-sentence call-to-action ending for an essay urging students to read more books.
Example: "If we all read a little bit every day, our class can become the best readers in the school. Start by choosing one book to read tonight!"