Basics
How many paragraphs must be in the essay?
4-5 paragraphs
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
The 1st part
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
3 body paragraphs
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
The 3rd Part
Which of the following is NOT necessary to include in an introduction for a paper?
1. Quotation
2. Hook
3. Thesis statement
4. Background
1. Quotation
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
Hook/grabber
What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?
Topic Sentence
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
restate the thesis statement and sum up the main points
What 3 parts make up you intro?
Hook
Topic background
Thesis statement
Which paragraph gives background on your topic and contains your thesis statement?
introduction
What is the last sentence of your introduction called?
Thesis statement
What order should the body paragraph be in?
The way they're listed in the thesis statement.
Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph
In conclusion, finally, lastly, as a result
A list of all of the sources you have used in your essay/research
How many body paragraphs are in a 4-paragraph essay?
two
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
Tells the reader what the essay is about and reason why they are writing the essay
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Introduces what your paragraph is about to the reader.
What comes first in a conclusion?
Rephrased thesis statement
True
Which paragraph is like a mini-outline of your entire essay?
introduction
What are good things to use in a hook?
Good things to use in a hook are question, facts, statistics, quotes, or personal experience/examples
Name 5 linkers for a body paragraph
moreover, in addition, furthermore, additionally, besides
In which paragraph do you restate your thesis in a new way?
Conclusion
What is proofreading and how is it useful for students?
Proofreading means carefully checking for errors in a text.
The main purpose of proofreading is to improve the quality of the paper, ensuring there are no lingering mistakes, and correcting generalized discourse errors or writing inconsistencies.