Organizing an Essay

Which of the following belong in an introduction? Choose all that apply.

• thesis

• topic sentence

• background informatoin

• hook

Which is usually the first sentence of an essay?

• topic sentence

• thesis

• hook

• introduction

Which is the correct order for an introduction?

• hook, background information, thesis

• thesis, hook, background information

• background information, thesis, hook

• hook, thesis, background information

Where does you thesis go? Choose all that apply.

• last sentence of introduction

• begining of body paragraphs

• in your conclusion

• first sentence of introduction

Which goes in a body paragraph?

• hook

• thesis

• topic sentence

• conclusion

What is the correct order for body paragraphs?

• topic sentence, arguments, supporting details

• supporting details, thesis, topic sentence

• thesis, topic sentence, supporting details

• arguments, topic sentence, supporting details

Which are true for thesis statements? Choose all that apply.

• it contains a claim + 2-3 reasons

• it is the first sentence of the introduction

• it is usually restated in the conclusion

• it contains information that will help you write your topic sentences

What DOES NOT BELONG in a conclusion?

• restate(rewrite) your thesis

• summarize your arguments

• predictions, recommendations

• topic sentences

Which is a good hook? Choose all that apply.

• Everybody needs to eat.

• 90% of Americans are obese.

• Have you ever wanted to lose weight?

• As the saying goes, "health is wealth."

Which is the best thesis?

• I will write about fast food and its effects on humans and the environment.

• Because of its effects on human health and the environment, fast food should be illegal.

• Fast food should be made illegal or taxed by all governments.

• Have you ever been to McDonalds?