Parts of the Essay
The first thing you do in a conclusion paragraph is what?
Restate the thesis
A thesis statement is...
a sentence that describes what your essay will be about, an answer to the prompt
The second part of the conclusion does what?
Sum up the main points
The last sentence in the conclusion can do what?
Give your reader something to think about
What three types of writing have we covered this year?
narrative, informational, and argumentative
What are the facts or examples called that prove your claim in a body paragraph?
supporting details or evidence
The essay we just wrote was what type?
informational
What is it called when you use your own words to express someone else's ideas?
paraphrasing