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These flashcards cover the essential components of structuring an essay based on the lecture notes.
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Hook
An interesting first sentence to engage the reader. (Have you ever wondered…?)
Info
Background information necessary for the reader to understand the topic (Some people might not know…)
Thesis
A claim made in the essay that will be supported throughout the writing. Comes from the writing prompt. (This essay will show…)
Point
The main idea of a paragraph that begins answering the essay prompt. (One reason why…One way that…)
Evidence
A quote or fact from a passage that supports the point being made. (Passage ___ says, “…”)
Explain
An elaboration on how the evidence provided supports the main point. (This shows that…This means that…)
Points Restated
A restatement of the thesis and main points in the conclusion. (In conclusion,…)
Alternative Views
What the opposite point of view is, supported by evidence, used in argumentative writing. (Some people think that…I disagree because…)
Concluding Statement
The final wrap-up of the essay, explaining its importance or the hoped outcome for the reader. (I hope you can see…This is important because…)
