Elements of an Essay Review Lesson

It is usually the first sentence of a body paragraph.

• thesis statement

• concrete detail (evidence)

• concluding sentence

• topic sentence

It can act as a transition between Body Paragraphs.

• thesis statement

• concluding sentence

• conclusion

• commentary (opinion/analysis)

It appears after the concrete detail in a

body paragraph.

• commentary (opinion/analysis)

• topic sentence

• concluding sentence

• thesis statement

Contains an attention grabber

• thesis statement

• introduction

• concluding sentence

• body

It includes the evidence and support of the paper in addition to the author's ideas.

• introduction

• body

• concrete detail (evidence)

• commentary (opinion/analysis)

It appears after the topic sentence in a body paragraph.

• commentary (opinion/analysis)

• thesis statement

• introduction

• concrete detail (evidence)

It states the aim of the paper and may give insight into the author's examples and evidence.

• introduction

• topic sentence

• conclusion

• thesis statement

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To state the main argument

• To provide evidence

• To conclude the essay

Which part of an essay typically contains the most detailed evidence and analysis?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

What is a common feature of a well-written introduction?

• A detailed analysis

• A summary of the main points

• An attention grabber

• A list of references