Essay vocabulary

a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.

• claim

• thesis statement

• hook

• outline

a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim An assertion, usually supported by evidence

• claim

• thesis statement

• hook

• outline

it is a collection of paragraphs that presents facts, opinions, and ideas on a topic

• claim

• thesis statement

• hook

• essay

The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention

• claim

• thesis statement

• hook

• outline

an organized tool that helps to organize and clarify your thoughts

• claim

• thesis statement

• hook

• outline

A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.

• claim

• topic sentence

• hook

• outline

The first version of your essay

• first draft

• introduction paragraph

• Body Paragraph

• Concluding Paragraph

• background information

The first paragraph in a essay it includes a thesis statement

• first draft

• introduction paragraph

• Body Paragraph

• Concluding Paragraph

• background information

A paragraph of support for the thesis; must have topic sentence and details and/or examples

• first draft

• introduction paragraph

• Body Paragraph

• Concluding Paragraph

• background information

paragraph which summarizes the information given in the preceding paragraphs

• first draft

• introduction paragraph

• Body Paragraph

• Concluding Paragraph

• background information