Parts of an Essay 1
What is the first paragraph in an essay?
Introduction
What does each paragraph start with?
An topic sentence
What is the purpose of quotes?
To provide textual evidence to support your thesis statement
This type of word brings two simple sentences together.
FANBOYS or coordinating conjunction
What is the last paragraph in an essay called?
Conclusion
What does each body paragraph end with?
Transitional sentence
What needs to be at the end of each quote? (besides the quotation marks) *Info Essay
citation
Besides spelling and punctuation, what else needs to be clear and polished before you finish your essay?
GRAMMAR
What are the middle paragraphs in an essay called?
Body paragraphs
What 3 elements are required to be in each body paragraph?
context, quote, and analysis
Where is the thesis statement in the introduction paragraph?
This punctuation mark also qualifies as joining two simple sentences together.
semicolon ;
How many sentences typically does an introduction paragraph have?
3-4
How many sentences should be in an analysis?
2-3
What appears before a quote?
context of the text
Where do you place the end mark in a direct quote?
Outside of the quotation mark
What does an introduction paragraph have that a conclusion paragraph also has?
thesis statement
What format is the longer written portion of the STAAR test called?
ECR -Extended Constructed Response
What needs to be inserted before the quote within the same sentence?
introductory phrase
Sentence variation