Organization Follows logicalchronological order Follows thesis Ideas Original

� Organization: �Follows logical/chronological order �Follows thesis � Ideas: �Original of message/topic �Includes sufficient details � Word Choice: �Variety and accurate use of vocabulary �Avoids slang �Use thesaurus to help

� Voice: �Sounds like you, not an essay-robot �Desired emotional response from reader � Sentence Fluency: �Avoids fragments/run-ons �Variety in sentence structure � Conventions: �Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation �Follows any format requirements (e. g. APA)

� Introduction: �Hook: captures audience’s attention; question, quote, statement �Area of Focus: background on topic (includes title, author, and summary of plot) �Thesis: one-sentence list of body paragraphs, in order of discussion

� Body: �Topic Sentence: summarizes main idea of entire paragraph �Support, evidence, details, quotes, research, etc. �Clincher/Transition to new topic 5 -9 sentences per paragraph

� Conclusion: �Restate Thesis: same idea, new phrasing �Summarize: one sentence summary of each body paragraph �Closing Thought: final impression you want to make on reader; quote, statement, call to action

� Expository �Provides information on a subject � Persuasive �Convinces someone to adopt your point of view � Narrative �Tells a story; can be fiction or nonfiction � Descriptive �Provides details through sensory imagery

�I met Shelley senior year; we had two classes together, but it took a guy named Jackie to bring us closer. � Babz and I met freshman year of college, became roommates sophomore year, and were best friends by junior year. � Liz and I became close after joining choir, we bonded even more through Bible study, but she became my best friend when my boyfriend and I were having problems.