Terms
A sentence in the introduction paragraph that grabs the reader’s attention at the beginning of an essay.
Hook
The last sentence of a body paragraph that wraps up the main idea and uses new words to explain the topic sentence.
concluding sentence
A logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
Inference
Includes the hook, background information, and the last sentence should be the thesis statement
Introduction Paragraph
Usually there are 3-5 sentences and always ends with the one sentence thesis statement.
introduction paragraph
A reference to the source of information including author and page number, in parentheses
citation
Smoothly blending a quote or evidence into a sentence.
Embedding
What are the two paragraphs that every essay has?
Conclusion and Introduction
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Introduction Paragraph
Usually there are 8 sentences min.
Body paragraph
Information that explains when, where, or why something happens in writing
Context
Details in the introduction paragraph that help the reader understand the topic before presenting the thesis statement.
background information
In the conclusion paragraph, the 2-3 sentences that sum up the main points from the body of your essay.
Reflection
Last paragraph of an essay
conclusion paragraph
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conclusion paragraph
The main idea of a body paragraph the first sentence.
topic sentence
A fact, quote, or example that supports the topic sentence in a body paragraph
concrete detail
A paraphrased version of the thesis, in the conclusion paragraph
Re-stated thesis
includes re-stated thesis, reflection, and clincher
conclusion paragraph
Usually there are 4-5 sentences and it ends with a clincher.
Conclusion paragraph
A final statement in the conclusion paragraph that leaves a strong impression on the reader.
Clincher
The main idea or argument of an essay, usually stated in one sentence. A single sentence with a subject and an opinion.
thesis statement
Explanation or analysis of how a detail supports the argument/topic sentence.
Commentary
includes a topic sentence, concrete details and commentary(x2) and concluding sentence
Body paragraph
Paragraphs that support the thesis. Perfect paragraphs!
Body paragraph