Essay Vocabulary

Front

What is the final paragraph of an essay called?

Back

Conclusion Paragraph

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the first paragraph in an essay that includes a thesis statement?

Back

Introduction

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Is the prewrite portion of essay writing at the beginning of the process?

Back

True

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What are sentences that provide facts, specifics, examples, and evidence to support the thesis found in the body paragraphs called?

Back

Concrete detail, Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does a writer do to prepare for publication by correcting errors and changing word choice for clarity?

Back

Edit/Revise/Proofread

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What are the three main parts of an essay?

Back

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Front

What is the role of body paragraphs in an essay?

Back

To develop and support the thesis with evidence and examples.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the difference between editing and proofreading?

Back

Editing involves making changes to content and structure, while proofreading focuses on correcting grammar and spelling errors.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is a hook in an essay?

Back

A hook is an engaging opening sentence designed to grab the reader's attention.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D