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words or phrases that connect ideas between sentences or paragraphs

transition

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What is one (1) thing an introduction must have at the end?

thesis statement

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a paragraph that develops one main idea, includes evidence, and analysis

body paragraph

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the final paragraph that restates the thesis and summarizes main points.

conclusion

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What is one (1) thing a conclusion must have at the start?

thesis statement (restated)

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facts, examples, or quotes used to support a point

evidence

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the main idea of a paragraph that supports the thesis

topic sentence

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the main idea or argument of an essay (the map of your essay)

thesis statement

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What is one (1) thing that may be someone else's words?

evidence

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explanation of how the evidence supports the thesis or topic sentence

analysis

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a brief reference in the body that shows where information came from

in-text citation

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What is one (1) thing a body paragraph must have?

topic sentence, evidence, analysis

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banana

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What is an essay?

ensayo, redacción, composición, something you write

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