Essay Basics & Planning

Purpose

Components

planning

2. Introduction Paragraphs

Hook sentence

Bridge sentence

thesis statement

3. Body Paragraphs

topic Sentence

detail Development

Evidence (supporting details)

Insightful Analysis

Closing Sentence

4. Conclusion

Thesis Restatement

Final Thoughts

5. Patterns of Organization

Pattern overview

Listing

Causation

Time

Contrast

Illustration

Comparison

6. Literary Response Essays

Intro Bridge TAG

Literary Evidence

Literary Analysis