Vocab 3

Question 1

Hook/qrabber

Answer 1

An interesting quote or attention grabbing question

Question 2

Thesis(THS)

Answer 2

The main point of your essay. The thesis should be a clear focused opinion that you will attempt to explain or attempt to prove.

Question 3

Transition words or phrases (trans)

Answer 3

These are words or phrases to help guide your essay along in order. They clarify to the reader that you are talking in sequence.

Question 4

Topic sentence

Answer 4

Clear, focused sentences that concentrate on the single topic of that particular paragraph.

Question 5

Concrete details

Answer 5

Found in text

1. Factual evidence found in text
2. A quote that is from the text
3. A detail that everyone believes to be true

Question 6

Commentary/explanation

Answer 6

Your explanation of how the concrete detail you have chosen proves that your topic sentence is true. You have to demonstrate your thinking process.

Question 7

Thesis tie in

Answer 7

This is the last sentence of your body paragraphs. It should tie up your ideas back in to the original topic/position in your thesis.