Essay writing

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Order of paragraphs in an essay:

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introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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An interesting thought or fact to engage readers is called a

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hook

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Main idea of an essay is called

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thesis

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Your thesis or claim should be...

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at the beginning of your introduction

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Each body paragraph should include:

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details, examples, and explanations

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The "big idea" of a text is what?

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authors message

Answer explanation

It is what the author wants the reader to learn or take away from the reading

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Author's purpose?

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Reason or intent in writing.

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Author's point of view

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The way an author looks at a topic.

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Last paragraph of a formal essay?

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Conclusion

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What is a hook?

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A hook grabs the reader's attention.