Parts of an essay review

Question 1

Hook

Answer 1

Get Reader’s attention.

1, found initro only

Question 2

Bridge

Answer 2

Connects hook and thesis or sister statement and clincher

2, found in intro and conclusion.

Question 3

Thesis

Answer 3

States main idea for entire essay (A statement that says what the essay is about)
1, found in intro only

Question 4

Body paragraphs

Answer 4

Main paragraphs with info. (3)

Question 5

Topic sentence

Answer 5

States the main point of the paragraph

3 (usually), found in each body paragraph

Question 6

Transitions

Answer 6

Makes connections between points

A variety used to add information or clarify ideas

Question 7

Cite Evidence

Answer 7

Specific examples from the text; direct quotes

3 (usually), found in each body paragraph

Question 8

Explain evidence

Answer 8

Use your own words to explain how the evidence supports your main idea
3 (usually), found in each body paragraph

Question 9

Closing sentence

Answer 9

Wraps up each main point
3 (usually), found in each body paragraph
Ex: “There are additional ways Sam Westing is eccentric.”

Question 10

Sister statement

Answer 10

Reviews main idea from the essay

1, found in conclusion

Question 11

Clincher

Answer 11

Wraps up the entire essay
1, found in conclusion
Ex: It is clear that… Ultimately… All things considered…

Question 12

Bridge

Answer 12

Connects hook and thesis or sister statement and clincher

2, found in intro and conclusion