Unit 2: The Literary Essay

Front

What are the three parts of an essay?

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Introduction, body, conclusion

Front

What is a thesis?

Back

A claim about a story/piece of literature

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What is a topic sentence?

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The sentence that introduces a paragraph

Front

Best topic sentence for the paragraph:
Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.

Back

Being a celebrity is often difficult.

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

Back

Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

Front

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.  Options: The pros live the good life., People like professional football players make a lot of money., Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports., All of us can be professional athletes. 

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Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

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How do you support your thesis?

Back

All the above

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What should go in a conclusion paragraph?

Back

All of the Above

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What is a Claim?

Back

What you're trying to prove/tell me about your essay

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What are reasons?

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Your explanations that support your claim