Basic Elements of An Essay


1.  Introduction:

-  Catchy language

-  Reason/ purpose

-  Preview of sections coming up.


2.  The Body of An Essay:

- Contains three or four sections, divided into paragraphs.

- Each paragraph deals with one topic.
 

Paragraphs

- First sentence contains the topic sentence, which supports the main idea of the essay.
-  The following sentences contain main points you're making about that topic
-  Other sentences support those main points with examples, explanations, etc.  (Who, what, where, when, how, etc)


3.  Conclusion:

-looks back on the purpose of the essay
-restate key points
-Ending statement that makes you think