Which of these should you NOT do in a body paragraph in an explanatory essay?
Responses
Introduce the thesis statement for the first time.
Introduce the thesis statement for the first time.
Include details that support the thesis statement.
Include details that support the thesis statement.
Include evidence such as data and statistics to support the thesis statement.
Include evidence such as data and statistics to support the thesis statement.
Use information from credible sources to support the thesis statement.
Introduce the thesis statement for the first time.
Which of these should NOT be included in a conclusion?
Responses
A recap of ideas from the essay
A recap of ideas from the essay
Restatement of the thesis statement
Restatement of the thesis statement
New information
New information
Something to leave the reader thinking
Something to leave the reader thinking
New information
Which of these would be the most powerful closing statement in a conclusion in an essay about the impact of Abraham Lincoln on America?
Responses
These are all the reasons Abraham Lincoln was a good president.
These are all the reasons Abraham Lincoln was a good president.
This paper discussed the importance of Abraham Lincoln.
This paper discussed the importance of Abraham Lincoln.
The next time you think about how far America has come, remember the importance of the contributions of Abraham Lincoln.
The next time you think about how far America has come, remember the importance of the contributions of Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and is best known for preserving the Union.