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?
Answer: To provide text evidence that supports your ideas.
This type of word brings two simple sentences together.
coordinating conjunction (and,but,or)
In an argumentative essay why are you writing it?
Answer: To persuade the reader to agree with your claim.
What is the last paragraph in an essay called?
Conclusion
What does each body paragraph end with?
Wrap up sentence
What needs to be at the beginning or end of each quote? (besides the quotation marks)
Answer: A citation or attribution (who said it / where it came from).
Besides spelling and punctuation, what else needs to be clear and polished before you finish your essay?
Answer: Grammar, sentence structure, and clarity of ideas.
In an expository essay why are we writing it?
Answer: To explain, inform, or teach the reader about a topic.
What are the middle paragraphs in an essay called?
Body paragraphs
What 3 elements are required to be in each body paragraph?
Answer: A topic sentence, supporting details/evidence, and a wrap up sentence.
Where is the thesis statement in the introduction paragraph?
This punctuation mark also qualifies as joining two simple sentences together.
semicolon ;
What is a thesis?
One sentence that talks about the whole essay. Your answer to the prompt and your reasons.
How many sentences typically does an introduction paragraph have?
4 to 5
How many sentences should be in a conclusion?
Answer: Three to five sentences.
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
Answer: Three body paragraphs in a standard five-paragraph essay.
Question: What punctuation mark is used to show a pause or break in a sentence?
Answer: A comma.
True or False most school essays are five paragraphs long?
Answer: True.
What does an introduction paragraph have that a conclusion paragraph also has?
thesis statement
What do you do in the conclusion paragraph?
Answer: Restate the thesis, summarize the main points, and give a final closing thought.
Question: What must each body paragraph connect back to?
Answer: The thesis statement.
What will a strong writer include in their essay to break up a monotonous tone?
Answer: A variety of sentence types (simple, compound, complex).
What is the most important thing for your essay to be?
Answer: Clear, organized, and focused on the thesis.