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 do you format the title of your essay?

centred but not bold or underlined

200

Do you include quotes in the introduction? 

No!

200

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?

Hook 

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

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 Works Cited?

A list of all of the sources you have used in your essay in MLA format

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
What is the formula for a thesis statement?

Topic + Specific Focus + Reasons

500

What might you use for a hook?

question, bold statement, metaphor, or personal experience/examples

500

What do you do after including a quote?

explain it and give your analysis!

500

What should you do before you submit your essay?

PROOFREAD AND EDIT!

500
What should appear in the top left corner on the first page of your essay?
  1. Name

  2. Teacher’s Name

  3. Course

  4. Due Date