M6, L4 Vocabulary

Front

What is the guiding sentence for the whole paper that tells the reader specifically what the paper will be about?

Back

Thesis statement

Front

What is the first sentence in your introductory paragraph that grabs the reader's attention?

Back

Attention grabber

Front

What is the first paragraph of a research paper called?

Back

Introduction paragraph

Front

What does a complete sentence contain?

Back

A subject, a verb, and a complete thought.

Front

What is another word for 'specific information'?

Back

Details

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of the paper.

Front

What is the role of background information in an introduction?

Back

To provide context and set the stage for the thesis statement.

Front

What is an attention grabber and why is it important?

Back

An attention grabber is a compelling opening sentence that engages the reader; it is important because it draws the reader into the paper.

Front

What are the three main parts of an essay?

Back

Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

Front

What is the difference between a body paragraph and a conclusion paragraph?

Back

A body paragraph develops the main idea of the essay, while a conclusion paragraph summarizes the key points and restates the thesis.