The first sentence of the introduction that grabs the reader’s attention
Hook
One or two sentences that give context for the topic
Background statement
One sentence at the end of the introduction, includes a claim and three supporting reasons
Thesis statement
The main opinion in your thesis
Claim
Three ideas in the thesis that explain why your claim is true
Supporting reasons
The first sentence of a body paragraph that states the main point
Assertion
A short explanation that answers why the assertion is true
Reason
Facts, examples, data, or credible sources that prove the reason is true
Evidence
Restate the thesis using new words but keep the same meaning
Paraphrase the thesis
The last sentence of the essay that tells the reader what to think or do
Call to action
Five paragraphs: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, Conclusion
Opinion essay structure
(True/False) An opinion essay has 5 paragraphs
True
(True/False) There are 3 body paragraphs in an opinion essay
True
(True/False) The introduction only needs a hook
False
(True/False) A thesis statement includes a claim and three supporting points
True
(True/False) Each body paragraph should cover all three reasons
False
