Parts of an Essay

Front

What do supporting details do?

Back

Prove why the main idea is true.

Front

What is the topic sentence of a paragraph?

Back

It tells the main idea of the paragraph.

Front

What is an introduction in an essay?

Back

The first part of your writing.

Front

What is a conclusion in an essay?

Back

The last part of your writing.

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Details that explain or prove the main idea.

Front

What is a paragraph?

Back

A group of sentences that talk about one main idea.

Front

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

Back

To tell the main idea of the paragraph.

Front

What does a conclusion do?

Back

Wraps everything up and summarizes the main points.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that states the main idea of an essay.

Front

What are examples of supporting details?

Back

Facts, statistics, or quotes that support the main idea.