Essay Structure

What is the name of the paragraph that starts your persuasive essay?

• Introduction
• Body Paragraph
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the last paragraph in your essay called?

• Introduction
• Body Paragraph
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1E

CCSS.W.11-12.2F

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

• ... transitional phrase.
• .... comma.
• .... conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

You should not restate your reasons in your conclusion. 

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2

CCSS.L.1.2B

You should keep your audience in mind as you write. 

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.2B

CCSS.W.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.5

Each of your body paragraphs should state your reasons clearly.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

Commas go after...

• ... the end of a sentence.
• ... after a transitional phrase.
• ... after you introduce yourself. 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

What is the purpose of the thesis?

• To remind your reader what your paper is about

• To state your opinion and the reasons for your opinion

• To hook the reader's attention

• To use vocabulary words

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

What is this an example of?

If I get one more homework task I am going to move to the moon!

• Metaphor

• Formal Tone

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn

• Your opinion

• Reasons and evidence

• Details