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| The first paragraph in a multi-paragraph essay. It includes the thesis. |
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| Includes concrete detail and commentary. Usually a ratio of 1:2 |
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| The last sentence in the introductory paragraph and is the main argument of the essay |
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| The process of getting your ideas down on paper before you organize and write your essay. You may use any or all of the following: bubble clusters, spider diagrams, outlines, and/or columns. |
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| Specifics, facts, and examples that form the backbone of your paragraph. You use these to support your topic |
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| Your opinion, feelings, or analysis about a subject |
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| This sentence must directly relate to and/or support the thesis. Proving this statement will be the focus of your entire body paragraph. |
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| The final sentence in a body paragraph |
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| The middle part of an essay that develops a point you want to make to support your thesis. This is the "meat" of the essay. |
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| The methods necessary to develop an idea into an organized, convincing written essay. Steps include: pre-writing, drafting, editing, revising and publishing. |
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