Elements of Essay

What is a 'Thesis Statement'?

• Sentence on the main idea of a paragraph

• Sentence on the main idea of an essay

• Usually written in a body paragraph

• Sentence to conclude the essay

Begin every body paragraph with a ________

• A lead
• An Introduction
• A topic sentence that restates Question

• Background information

Which transition signals the conclusion?

• In addition
• Similarly
• For example
• As you can see

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which transition signals contrast?

• furthermore
• for instance
• as a result
• however

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the last paragraph of a formal essay called?

• Resolution
• Conclusion
• Ending
• Finale

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

Where is the topic sentence located?

• The bottom on each body

• The middle of each body

• The top of each body

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

My examples should

• be something cool

• be a personal story

• be fiction

• help me explain the thesis statement

When comparing, you are finding

• Similarities

• Differences

How many main idea should be in a paragraph?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Constrast deals with

• Similarities

• Differences