Essay Writing Tips

What is the first sentence of the essay called?

• Topic Sentence

• Hook

• Transition Sentence

• Closing Sentence

What is a paraphrase?

• Your own thoughts and ideas

• Exact words from the article using EBT

• Ideas from the article written in your own words

What is a good transition word for the R1/T1 paragraph?

• Furthermore

• To kick off

• In addition

What is a good transition word for the R2/T2 paragraph?

• Additionally

• To begin with

• In conclusion

How many sentences need to be in the I and C paragraphs?

• 3

• 2

• 5

How many sentences need to be in the middle paragraphs?

• 3-4

• 5-6

• 8-10

What is a good transition word for the conclusion paragraph?

• Furthermore

• To wrap it all up

• Also

How many EBT's should you have in each paragraph?

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is NOT an example of opinion vocabulary?

• An interesting fact

• I am certain that

• It is my belief

What is in the very last sentence of your essay?

• paraphrase

• overview sentence

• thought or feeling