Tells the reader what the paragraph will be about?
100
What should the conclusion do?
Restate thesis
200
The purpose of the introduction
Tells the reader what the essay will be about
200
What is the purpose of the thesis statement?
Outlines main points of essay
200
What does each body paragraph do?
Address a specific focus
200
Where in your essay should you have topic sentences?
At the beginning of each body paragraph
200
This is your last chance to do what to your reader?
To WOW them!
300
Ends your introduction paragraph
What is Thesis Statement
300
What paragraphs should follow the same order as your thesis statements?
Body Paragraphs
300
What does each body paragraph end with?
A transition sentence
300
What might the essay topic be, when thinking about this topic sentence...
"Another benefit of reducing the amount of homework students receive, is extra time for extracurricular activities."
Pros of decreasing homework load.
300
Restate the following thesis so that it can be included in the conclusion.
"Starting school at a later time would result in more focused students, more effective teachers and increased time for extracurricular activities."