1. Explanatory Essay Step-By-Step
Greek Mythology Research Project

2. Paragraph 1: Introduction
Introduction- (2 Sentences) Introduce your character and give a brief background about who/what he/she/or it is like.
Thesis- Subject + Claim + 3 pieces of evidence (3 Sentences)
In this essay I will be presenting evidence found about the greek cultural myth ____________. Some of the topics and information I will cover include _________ and _______. As well as ____________________.
Transition- Use a transitional phrase that summarizes what you plan to do or what you will talk about in the next paragraph. (1 Sentence)
Example: The first of my three arguments, in particular, will be…
Paragraph 1: Introduction

3. Body Paragraph 1, 2, & 3 Format
Introduction Transitional Phrase
First, second, third, etc…, For instance, To begin with, Initially, In particular, The next point, With my other evidence in mind, Additionally, Furthermore.
Reason/Thesis Statement- 1 Sentence
Give the main purpose of this paragraph? What is the one thing you want the reader to know?
Evidence- 1 sentence (varies based on citation of evidence)
Be sure to introduce the quote! ( According to the information on GreekMythology.com….)
Elaborate- 2 to 3 sentences
Explain how the evidence relates back to the main topic/thesis of this paragraph and the overall claim of your essay.
What do the facts mean? How do they support and make your point for this paragraph?
Provide supporting detail, facts, quotes, statistics, and EXPERT opinions to support your main point.
Conclusion/Link to next Paragraph- 1 to 2 sentences.
End with a conclusion transitional phrase
Body Paragraph 1, 2, & 3 Format

4. Conclusion
Perhaps the key to getting an awesome grade on an essay is to finish it with a bang! That's why your conclusion is so important. Your conclusion should briefly sum up everything you talked about in your essay. Then, it should end provocatively, or with a verbal embellishment.

5. Choose a Conclusion Transition & re-state claim- As a result, Consequently, Hence, In conclusion, In short, In sum, Therefore, Thus, To sum up, To summarize, The evidence is overwhelming:, To conclude, Though (give the opposite argument). (1 sentence)
BRIEFLY summarize the main points- Try taking the topic/thesis of each body paragraph and re-writing their main points. (2/3 sentences)
Address Good/Evil- Creatively answer whether or not the character is innately good or evil, or a hero or not a hero.
End with a Bang!- Tie in the Hook, appeal to peoples’ emotions, include a call to action, use irony to leave your topic in the readers’ mind. (1/2 sentences)
Conclusion Paragraph