Review of Essay Structure What is an Essay

What is an Essay? The main purpose of any essay is to discuss, persuade,

Essay Structure An essay has three main parts: An introduction (introductory paragraph) A body

The Introduction An introductory paragraph has 2 parts: General statement • Introduce the general

Body Paragraphs • The body paragraphs are used to: Develop your topic. Prove your

The Conclusion The conclusion is the final paragraph in an essay. It has three

Essay Outlining A formal outline has a system such as the following: • Roman

Note: • In writing an argumentative essay, you must use inductive reasoning so write

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Review of Essay Structure

What is an Essay? The main purpose of any essay is to discuss, persuade, describe, explain, interpret or analyze a particular topic.

Essay Structure An essay has three main parts: An introduction (introductory paragraph) A body (at least one, but usually more paragraphs) A conclusion (concluding paragraph)

Essay Structure

The Introduction An introductory paragraph has 2 parts: General statement • Introduce the general topic of the essay. • Capture the reader’s interest. Thesis statement • • States the specific topic. May list subtopics or subdivisions. May indicate the pattern of organization. Is normally the last sentence in the introductory paragraph.

Body Paragraphs • The body paragraphs are used to: Develop your topic. Prove your points. • The body paragraph should have: Some sort of pattern (chronological order or comparison/contrast, or a combination of both) A logical division of ideas (division into subtopics and discussion of these subtopics in separate paragraphs)

The Conclusion The conclusion is the final paragraph in an essay. It has three purposes: It signals the end of the essay. It reminds the reader of your main points. You can do this in two ways: • Summarize your subtopics. • Paraphrase your thesis. It leaves the reader with your final thoughts on the topic.

Essay Outlining A formal outline has a system such as the following: • Roman numerals I, II, and III for the major sections of an essay (introduction, body, conclusion) • Capital letters A, B, C and so on label the body paragraphs. • Numerals 1, 2, 3 and so on number the subpoints in each paragraph. • Small letters a, b, c label specific supporting details.

Essay Outlining (2)

Note: • In writing an argumentative essay, you must use inductive reasoning so write the THESIS in the body instead of the introduction. • Use the B. C. I pattern in writing your essay, meaning, compose first the body, then make your conclusion, and think how you will make an introduction that will cover significantly your composition. • –Mr. Dacillo conclusion. (