Essay Writing

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How many sentences make up a paragraph?

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At least 5

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is usually one sentence that tells the main point of your piece of writing.

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How many paragraphs should your essay have?

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5

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What is the first paragraph of your essay called?

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Introduction

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What is a transition word?

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Transition words are used to link together different ideas in your text.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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The introduction introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.

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What is a body paragraph?

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A body paragraph contains the main ideas and supporting details of the essay.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or explanations that back up the main idea.

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What is the importance of a thesis statement?

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The thesis statement guides the direction of the essay and informs the reader of the main point.