Essay and its organization

Question 1

What is the introduction?

Answer 1

Mentions the topic or subject of the essay;

Gives background information to connect the reader to the topic;

Question 2

What is the hook of an essay?

Answer 2

An opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader’s attention so that they want to read on);

Question 3

Types of hooks

Answer 3

5. Scene.
6. Humorous statement.
7. Dilemma.
8. Comparison (simile or metaphor)

Question 4

What is a Thesis statement?

Answer 4

Explains the writer`s position about the topic;

Tells the general topic;

Gives details of specific aspects of the topic that will be discussed;

Question 5

What includes the Body of an essay?

Answer 5

Usually consists of three or more paragraphs;

Explains and supports the thesis statement;

Explains and supports the writer`s position and controlling ideas in the thesis statement;

Question 6

What is the Conclusion of an essay?

Answer 6

Summarizes the writer`s main point;

Uses key vocabulary from the introduction;

Usually offers a suggestion, opinion or prediction;

Should not include new information;

Question 7

What can a conclusion be?

Answer 7

A suggestion - What should be done now;

An opinion - Offers a final opinion about the topic;

A prediction - Predicts what will happen next.

Question 8

How many paragraphs should an essay have?

Answer 8

The introduction – one paragraph.
The body – one to three paragraphs.
The conclusion – one paragraph.