Main Idea - What the passage is mostly about, Claim - The writer's position on an issue or problem, Introduction Paragraph - the set of sentences where writers begin their essay; usually includes a hook, necessary background information, a statement of main points, and a thesis statement., Hook - The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention, Topic Sentence - A sentence, most often appearing at the beginning of a paragraph, that announces the paragraph's idea and often unites it with the work's thesis., Thesis Statement - A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay. It usually includes three reasons or topics that the writer will explain in the body paragraphs., Body Paragraph - A middle paragraph in an essay. It develops a point you want to make that supports your thesis, Transition Words - Words and phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences and paragraphs. For Example: First, Likewise, In Conclusion, Text Evidence - Evidence from the reading selection that proves the answer to a question about the text. Words from the reading text that support your ideas/answers., Details - Pieces of information that support or tell more about the main idea, Closing Sentence - Sentence that summarizes the topic of the paragraph, Conclusion Paragraph - The last paragraph in an essay. It sums up ideas and reflects on what is discussed in the essay in words different from those in the thesis, Summarize - Give a brief statement of the main points of (something),

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