The Basic Parts of an Essay

How many paragraphs should you have in your essay?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay?

• introduction paragraph

• body paragraph

• conclusion paragraph

• opening paragraph

What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?

• introduction paragraphs

• body paragraphs

• conclusion paragraphs

• supporting paragraphs

What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

• introduction paragraph

• body paragraph

• closing paragraph

• conclusion paragraph

Which part of an INTRODUCTION paragraph catches the reader's attention?

• hook

• topic sentence

• thesis statement

• closing sentence

Which part of an INTRODUCTION paragraph outlines the three main ideas of your essay?

• hook

• topic sentence

• thesis statement

• closing sentence

What should be present at the END of EVERY paragraph AFTER the introduction?

• a transition word or phrase

• a topic sentence

• a closing sentence

• a quotation

What should be present at the BEGINNING of every paragraph after the introduction?

• a transition word or phrase

• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• a closing sentence

True or False:

The main ideas of your body paragraphs should match up to the main ideas in your thesis statement.

• True

• False

What makes up the largest part of a body paragraph?

• transition word or phrase

• topic sentence

• supporting details

• closing sentence