Anatomy of an Essay

II Introduction “Hooks” the reader Provides Background Establishes Context Leads to thesis

Thesis Specific, arguable claim

Body Topic Sentence States topic of paragraph and states how it relates to thesis Argument/Claim Evidence Quotes, statistics, examples Analysis Shows how evidence supports claim Transition Move readers to the next idea while providing a connection

Conclusion Confirms thesis Explains implications Provides closure

Thesis Specific, arguable claim Introduction “Hooks” the reader Provides Introduction “Hooks” the reader Provides Background Establishes Context Leads to thesis Body Topic Sentence States topic of paragraph and states how it relates to thesis Argument/Claim Evidence Quotes, statistics, examples Analysis Shows how evidence supports claim Transition Move readers to the next idea while providing a connection Conclusion Confirms, Explains, Provides closure