Parts of the Essay Review

Where in the essay is the thesis located?

• first sentence of the essay

• before the bridge

• last sentence in the introduction

• last sentence in the conclusion

The purpose of the hook is to -

• grab the reader's attention

• explain what the essay will be about

• state the author's argument

• summarize the essay

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3A

What are the different ways to hook your reader?

• ask a question

• give a quote

• tell a story

• tell what the essay will be about

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.3A

CCSS.W.8.3B

Click all that relate to the thesis.

• one sentence

• structured as a question

• topic / argument + 3 reasons

• uses the words from the prompt

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

The first sentence in each body paragraph is called the -

• topic sentence

• concluding sentence

• transitional phrase

• summarizing statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

Each body paragraph should end with a concluding sentence. True or False?

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F

Click ALL the different ways to elaborate or show your reason when writing your body paragraphs.

• tell a story

• give an example

• use a quote

• use a fact

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CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

Which sentence is a correctly written thesis for the following prompt?

Some people believe owning a pet is important, while others do not. Using specific details and examples to support your position, argue for or against owning a pet.

• Pets are good.

• Owning a pet is good and bad. They make you feel safe but cost a lot of money.

• They give comfort, make you feel safe, and provide unconditional love.

• Owning a pet is important because they give comfort, make you feel safe, and provide unconditional love.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

Read the following thesis.

Competition can make life more difficult for students because it causes stress, tension between classmates, and lowers students' self-esteem.

Which of the following would be the topic sentence for the SECOND body paragraph?

• It causes stress.

• In addition, competition can lower student's self-esteem.

• Secondly, it can cause students to get into fights.

• Additionally, competition is negative in schools because it creates friction between classmates.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following words/phrases are appropriate transitions for the SECOND body paragraph?

• Secondly,

• Additionally,

• Finally,

• Also,

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C