Informative Essay

Usage I Parts of Essay

Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion

What is it? First Paragraph Middle Paragraphs Last Paragraph

What does it do? Introduces the ​thesis Develops the thesis Summarizes the
Catches reader interest Provides support for thesis and main
Why it is important your thesis points of essay
Introduces and
explains evidence to
support your thesis

How do I write it? Hook *Paragraphs support Revisit the thesis

● More Context (background claims in thesis Summarize main
detailed info) Transition points
description Thesis Topic Sentence Revisit the hook or
s under (G, T, A + TTQA + *(includes Claim) provide personal
each claims (reasons)) Context opinion or
sections *Includes “glue words” Evidence suggestion- So
individual Reasoning/ Analysis What?
tab

Connectors/Transit Through, via, by… Listing points: first, Summary: in

ions It is said… second, third… conclusion, to sum
Counter: however, up, summarizing…
even though…
Addition: in addition Opinion: strongly,
to, also, related to… naturally…
Cause and effect: as
a result… therefore.

Verb Tenses Present perfect, Present tense Present tense

passive
 Remember

Style and Organization: Editing Essays:

1. It has 3 parts
2. Thesis and background
3. Paragraph Format
4. Expand on ideas
1. Check spelling and grammar
2. Read it again.
3. Check for run-ons and fragments.
4. Check subject, verb, and verb tenses
5. Check that it makes sense