Parts of an Essay

Vocabulary to Know Paragraph Synonym A section of writing that should be at least five sentences long. A word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word. Example: Angry=mad, irritated

Parts of an Essay A piece of writing that gives your thoughts (commentary) about a subject. All essay must have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Essay

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Parts of an Essay IntroductionThe first paragraph of an essay. This includes a thesis, most often at the end.

Parts of an essay Body Paragraphs A middle paragraph in an essay. It develops a point you want to make that supports your thesis.

Parts of an Essay Concluding Paragraph (also called a conclusion) The last paragraph in the essay. It may sum up your ideas, reflect on what wrote, say more commentaryabout your subject, or give a personal statement about the subject. “a wrap up”

Parts of an Essay Your conclusion is all commentary and does not include concrete detail. (facts)

Parts of an Essay Thesis A sentence with a subject and opinion (also called a commentary). This comes somewhere in your introductory paragraph and most often at the end.

Choose your thesis position 1.Eating breakfast is the only way a person can have a successful day. 2.Watching TV causes children and teenagers to gain weight. 3.All students who try out for team sports should make the team. 4.Snickers is the best candy bar ever made!

Parts of an Essay Concrete Detail Specific details that form the backbone or core of your body paragraphs. Synonyms include: facts, examples, support, proof evidence, quotations, paraphrasing, or plot reference.

Parts of Speech Commentary Your opinion or comment about something; synonyms for commentary include: opinion, insight, analysis, feelings, interpretations, personal response, and inference

Parts of an Essay Topic Sentence The first sentence in a body paragraph. This must have a subject and opinion (commentary) for the paragraph. It acts as a road map for the entire paragraph.

Parts of an Essay Concluding Sentence The last sentence in a body paragraph. It is all commentary and gives a finished feel to the paragraph.

Your Turn! 25 points! You have learned nine new terms for Parts of an Essay. Your Job: Come up with one question for each term. Example: Q. What is the middle paragraph of an essay called? A.Body paragraph

Daily 9/7/11 The large golden retriever was happy to find a bone. 1.Underline the complete subject. 2.Circle the complete predicate. 3.Write 2 synonyms for large and happy.

Daily 9/8/11 An opinion is sometimes called a __________. A piece of writing that gives your thoughts about a subject is called an __________.