Parts of an Essay

An Essay Usually Has… Title Introduction Body Conclusion

It is like going to the movies… 1. Watch the trailer You become interested 2. Go to the movies You see everything Scene by scene 3. Tell your friends about it Most important and exciting events Summary

Title Try to wait until the end Be creative Choose something attractive

Introduction Engage the audience Thesis statement Make it interesting Thesis statement main idea Main supporting ideas give strength to the thesis statement

Body Usually 1 to 3 paragraphs Develop your supporting ideas 5 to 7 sentences in each paragraph. Develop your supporting ideas One idea for each paragraph

Conclusion Summarize and clarify Do not use the same words Do not present new ideas