Essay Structure

How many paragraphs are in a typical essay?

• 3

• 7

• 6

• 5

Which example uses the correct MLA citation?

• (Nicola Yoon p. 323)

• (Nicola 323)

• (Yoon 323)

• Yoon p. 323)

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CCSS.L.9-10.3A

CCSS.W.9-10.8

Where does the thesis statement belong?

• At the beginning of the introduction

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The last sentence of the conclusion

• The middle of the introduction

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Are there topic sentences in each of the body paragraphs?

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.4

What is the structure of an essay?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain

• Development of Ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.W.7.2A

What is the purpose of a hook?

• Grab the reader's attention

• Introduce your topic

• Answer the question

• Confuse you as a writer

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.3A

Where do you include evidence in an essay?

• All paragraphs

• Introduction and conclusion

• All body paragraphs

• The first body paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following are examples of transitions?

• Additionally

• Another point to consider

• Then

• Quote

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are the parts of a conclusion?

• Transition, topic restate, broader significance

• Restate of the topic

• Summary of your body paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2

CCSS.L.1.2B