Introduction and thesis statement
Concrete Detail (CD)
Specific details that form the backbone of your body paragraphs; they support the point you're trying to make with your topic sentence. Synonyms for concrete detail include: facts, specifics, examples, descriptions, illustrations, support, proof, evidence, quotations, paraphrasing, or plot references.
Thesis key feature 3
States an opinion or attitude on the topic,
Thesis key feature 1
States the main idea of an essay in a complete sentence. (IS NOT A QUESTION)
Intodution (introductory paragraph)
The first paragraph in an essay. It begins with a hook to get the reader interested—a question, quote, statistic, anecdote, a provocative statement. It introduces the general topic and narrows the reader's focus to the thesis (the specific topic) at the end of this paragraph. Parts of the introduction: Hook General Info If doing lit analysis—summary of story, author's name, title Thesis statement
Topic Sentence(TS)
The first sentence in a body paragraph. This must have a subject and opinion (commentary) for the paragraph. It does the same thing for the body paragraph that the thesis does for the whole essay— tells the reader what the paragraph is about.
Sub points
These point "map out" the contents of the essay and break down the topics for each of your body paragraphs.
thesis statement
This is located in the introductory paragraph, most often at the end. It tells the reader what your essay will be about (states the main idea). It often clarifies what the body paragraphs will be about. It is one to two sentences in length.
Thesis key feature 2
Typically at the end of the introduction paragraph
Thesis key feature 4
Often lists subtopics.
Essay
A piece of writing that gives your thoughts (commentary) about a subject and supports your ideas with fact. All essays will have an introductory paragraph, body paragraph(s), and a concluding paragraph.
Thesis key feature 5
Does not tell everything about the main topic.
Body Paragraph
Middle paragraph(s) in the essay. Each body paragraph will develop a point that supports your thesis
