Structure of an Essay

What is the name of the opening of an essay?

• Introduction
• Conclusion
• Body Paragraph
• It doesn't have a name

All the following are great ways to start an essay, EXCEPT:

• Anecdote
• Powerful Statement
• Question
• Quotation

What should the last sentence in the introduction be? 

• Conclusion
• Hook
• Call to Action
• Thesis Statement

Which thesis statement is the BEST? 

• All dogs go to heaven.
• This essay will discuss dogs and heaven.
• Dogs are similar to people and have feelings such as humans.
• Do you like dogs?

You must always use a citation for quoted and paraphrased evidence.

• True
• False

Which best explains "Call to Action?"

• I don't know.
• The tie-in of the essay.
• Explains why the essay topic is important.
• The major claim.

When you restate your thesis, you should:

• Change the words, but keep the overall meaning similar
• Use the first sentence from your first body paragraph
• Copy it word-for-word
• Use the last sentence from your second body paragraph

What kind of information should go in the introduction?

• Information from your body paragraph
• Anything you want
• Background information on the topic or thesis
• Information from the conclusion

What goes in the tie-in of a CSET or CSETSETC?

• Textual evidence
• Explanation of the evidence
• Information about the thesis
• Information about the claim