Structure of an Essay

Question 1

Begin with a…

Answer 1

Lead or Hook

Question 2

4 types of leads

Answer 2

1. famous quote
2. quote from a non-famous person
3. Personal experience anecdote
4. Connect to a book or a deep thinking movie

Question 3

Next comes…

Answer 3

define academic vocabulary or both sides of the argument

Question 4

Expository essay
(introduction)

Answer 4

1. Q in A to introduce topic
2. because or by
3. first idea, second word, and third idea

Question 5

Argument essay (introduction)

Answer 5

1. Q in A to introduce argument/issue
2. because or by
3. first claim/argument and 2nd claim/argument

Question 6

Introduce your________ or __________ from your ________ (1st body paragraph)

Answer 6

first idea or first claim/argument from your thesis

Question 7

Provide a…

Answer 7

logical reason

Question 8

TIVQCTP3

Answer 8

transition, indicator, verb, quotation, citation, title, page, passage, paragraph #

Question 9

________ how evidence supports or _________ on the claim/argument

Answer 9

explain or elaborate

Question 10

_______ is _______

Answer 10

This is important

Question 11

Introduce your _______ or ________ from your _______
(second body paragraph)

Answer 11

second idea or second claim/argument from your thesis

Question 12

Introduce your _________ from your _______ (3rd body paragraph, expository essay)

Answer 12

3rd idea from your thesis

Question 13

Address the Other side for Argument essay

Answer 13

1. Counterclaim - “the other side may argue”
2. Turn back - offer a solution
3. Another counterclaim - “the other side may argue”
4. Turn back - offer a solution

Question 14

Restate _________ (conclusion)

Answer 14

thesis

Question 15

Sum up your most _______, ___________, ____________ (conclusion)

Answer 15

important, strongest, evidence

Question 16

Expository essay -
end with a -

Answer 16

“truly one can learn”
“call to learn”

Question 17

Argumentative essay-
end with a -

Answer 17

“All together”
“call to action”

Question 18

4 types of evidence (and the key):

Answer 18

1. Statistics and numbers (#)
2. Experts quote (EQ)
3. Real life example (IRL)
4. Scientific study (SS)