Essay Writing

True.

A topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.

The different between a thesis and a topic sentence.

A topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph while a thesis statement states the main idea of the entire essay.

Introduction Paragraph

The first paragraph of an essay is called an _____.

Thesis statement

a single sentence located at the end of the introduction that expresses the essay's main idea.

No less than 5 paragraphs.

A well written essay has how many paragraphs?

5-8 sentences

A well written paragraph has how many sentences?

False. Essays should never start with a question.

An essay should start with a question.

Body paragraph

Includes: topic sentence, examples/quotes/evidence, explanation, and transition/conclusion.

lead into the next body paragraph

One good use of a transition is ___?

Conclusion Paragraph

Restatement of thesis, thesis evaluation, and final thought(s)

Hook, Background information, and a thesis statement

What information should be included in an introduction paragraph?

Hook

What is an intriguing/shocking statement, anecdote, analogy, or quote that will grab your audience's attention.

False. You should change the structure of your sentence.

When the thesis is restated in the conclusion paragraph you should use the same sentence that was used in the introduction paragraph

Last sentence of the introduction paragraph

Where does the thesis statement go?

To give the reader information about your topic just in case they are not familiar with the subject

Why should you include background information in your introduction paragraph?