A. the Hook, the Topic Sentences and the Conclusion

1.  An essay has three basic parts:

a.  the hook, the topic sentences and the conclusion

b.  the introduction, the hook and the conclusion

c.  the introduction, the body and the conclusion

d.  the content, the organization and the ending

2.  An ‘hook’ begins an essay. Which of the following are good examples of hooks:

a.  an interesting question

b.  a famous quote

c.  a surprising statistic

d.  a sentence about the topic

3.  What is in the introduction?

a.  the hook

b.  connecting information

c.  topic sentence

d.  thesis sentence

4.  The thesis sentence is:

a.  usually the last sentence in the first paragraph

b.  a kind of writing plan

c.  can be one or two sentences long

d.  can be stated or implied

5.  In a 5 paragraph essay, what do paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 (the body) do?

a.  develop the topic

b.  summarize the main point

c.  try to grab the reader’s attention

d.  restate the thesis

6.  How should an essay conclude?

a.  with a suggestion

b.  with an opinion

c.  with a prediction

d.  with new information

a. Get feedback from a peer / b. Choose a topic / c. Write the first draft
d. Proofread the final draft / e. Outline
f. Revise the first draft / g. Brainstorm

Step 1 ______

Step 2 ______

Step 3 ______

Step 4 ______

Step 5 ______

Step 6 ______

Step 7 ______

1. ____ Classification / a. shows the relationship between something that happens and its consequences or results
2. ____ Narrative / b. classifies/ describes similar topics
3. ____ Comparison/ Contrast / c. tells a story
4. ____ Cause and Effect / d. persuades the reader to agree with an opinion on a controversial topic
5. ____ Argumentative/ Opinion / e. compares or contrasts two topics

Part IV “Parts of an ESSAY” Vocabulary

Directions: Fill in the blank spaces with the correct words below.

a. essay / b. hook / c. introduction / d. conclusion / e. body
f. topic sentence / g. supporting sentences / h. connecting information / i. thesis / j. outline

1.  The ______relate to the topic sentence of the paragraph in which they occur. They give examples, reasons, facts or more specific information about the topic.

2.  An ______is a short collection of paragraphs that presents facts, opinions, and ideas about a topic.

3.  The ______is the first part of an essay, the first paragraph.

4.  A ______begins a body paragraph. It tells the reader the main topic of the paragraph.

5.  The ______of an essay is the essay’s main part. It consists of two to four paragraphs between the introduction and the conclusion.

6.  The ______is a statement that tells the reader what to expect in the essay. It is ‘writing plan’ and usually comes at the end of the first paragraph.

7.  ______is three to five sentences that connect the hook to the thesis. It gives background information or examples about the topic.

8.  The ______is the opening statement or statements of an essay. It catches the reader’s attention and makes the reader want to read the essay.

9.  The ______of an essay signals the end of the writing. It asks the reader to reconsider the main ideas presented in the essay. It often gives a suggestion, an opinion, or a prediction about the topic of the essay.

10.  The plan of an essay is called an ______. It is an important pre-writing stage; the writer can organize his/ her thoughts moving them around until the information looks cohesive.

BONUS: List TWO ways in which you can BRAINSTORM before you write:

1 ______2 ______