Parts of an Essay

graphic organizer

A visual aid to help organize information. So I can write quickly

background information

Information that you must give in the introduction to make sure that the reader has enough understanding of the topic to understand why you're writing

I.C.E.

Introduce, Cite, Explain

O.R.E.E.O.

Opinion sentence Reason- based on text evidence (what you read) Evidence- "the text says" Explain- how or why evidence is important Opinion sentence restated

conclusion

The final (last) paragraph in an essay where you reword your thesis statement, finalize and/or summarize what you proved or discussed.

introduction

The first paragraph in an essay, contains Hook, background information, and thesis

thesis statement

The last sentence of the introduction, It is what you are going to "prove"

body paragraph(s)

The paragraph(s) where you prove and support your thesis statement.

concluding sentence

This is the last sentence in a body paragraph, almost like the topic sentence

hook

When you get the readers' attention in the introduction. The first part of an introduction.

informational essay

an essay which offers facts/evidence that supports a topic and educates an audience

evidence

examples to prove the thesis statement; concrete details comes from what you read, Starts with, According to the text or the text says....................................

topic sentence

the first sentence of the body paragraph--one of your reasons from the thesis statement

prompt

what I read to know what to write about