Writing an Essay!

What is a thesis statement?

• The sentence which states the main idea of the paper.

• The sentence which ends my essay.

• The sentence that introduces my specific example.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2A

What paragraph is your thesis statement in?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the hook?

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• The sentence that ends my essay.

• The sentence that explains my specific example.

What paragraph is your hook in?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

In which paragraph do you restate your thesis statement?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2F

What words might you use to begin your power sentence?

• Because

• If

• Since

• Then

• So

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

What is the first kernel?

• I think...

• I learned this when...

• That's why...

• I know...

What is the second kernel?

• I think...

• I learned this when...

• That's why...

• I know...

What is the third kernel?

• I think...

• I learned this when...

• That's why...

• I know...

How do you know what your thesis statement should say?

• I just choose what I want to write about.

• I use words right from the prompt.

• My thesis statement is written for me.