Parts of an Essay
Thesis Statements
Mrs. Sosa
100

How many body paragraphs should you have?

3

100

How many reasons should be included in your thesis statement?

3

100

Where did Mrs. Sosa go to college?

Western Kentucky University or WKU
200

How many sentences should a body paragraph have?

3-5 sentences

200

Where will you find your thesis statement?

At the end of your introduction paragraph

200

What is Mrs. Sosa's favorite color?

Blue

300

How should you start your conclusion paragraph?

Restate your thesis statement

300

What is the complete formula for a thesis statement?

Claim + because + Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3.

300

What state is Mrs. Sosa originally from? (100 bonus points if you can get the town too)

Dawson Springs, Kentucky

400

How many paragraphs should you have in an essay?

5

400

Write a thesis statement for the following question:

What is the best place to go on vacation?

Answers will vary, but should use the formula:

Claim + because + Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3.

400

What is Mrs. Sosa's favorite video game?

Apex Legends

500

What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?

Hook, Transition Sentence, and Thesis Statement
500

Write a thesis statement for the following question:

What is the most important career?

Answers will vary, but should use the formula:

Claim + because + Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3.

500

What is the name of Mrs. Sosa's dog?

Xena