Basics
Intro Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Essay Trivia
100

How many paragraphs must be in the essay?

5 paragraphs 

100

Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?

The 1st part

100

How many body paragraphs are in an essay?

3 body paragraphs

100

Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?

The 3rd Part

100
How many times will your thesis statement appear in you essay?
2 times (once in the intro and once in conclusion) 
200

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

200

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?

Hook/grabber 

Topic sentence/background

200

What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called? 

Topic Sentence

200

What is the purpose of the conclusion?


restate the thesis statement and sum up the main points

200

What 3 parts make up you intro? 

Hook Topic background

Thesis statement 

Essay map

300

Which paragraph gives background on your topic and contains your thesis statement?

introduction

300

What is the last sentence of your introduction called?

Thesis statement 

300

What order should the body paragraph be in?

The way they're listed in the thesis statement.

300

Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph

In conclusion, finally, lastly, as a result

300
What is a bibliography?

A list of all of the sources you have used in your essay/research 

400

How many body paragraphs are in a 5-paragraph essay?

three

400

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Tells the reader what the essay is about and reason why they are writing the essay

400

What is the purpose of a topic sentence? 

Introduces what your paragraph is about to the reader. 

400

What comes first in a conclusion?

Rephrased thesis statement

400
True/False: You must include evidence (quote/in text citation) into your essay to support your thesis

True 

500

Which paragraph is like a mini-outline of your entire essay?

introduction

500

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

500

What strategy should you use in each of you body paragraphs? 

Support main idea with evidence
500

In which paragraph do you restate your thesis in a new way?

Conclusion


500

What do you call the italicized part of this intro paragraph? 

The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education. The use of the internet in academic contexts is on the rise, and its role in learning is hotly debated. For many teachers who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. This concern, while understandable, is misguided. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its critical benefits for students and educators—as a uniquely comprehensive and accessible information source; a means of exposure to and engagement with different perspectives; and a highly flexible learning environment. 

Thesis statement