What is one (1) thing a conclusion must have at the start?
thesis statement (restated)
the main idea of a paragraph that supports the thesis
topic sentence
a page at the end that lists all the sources used
works cited
What is one (1) thing that may be someone else's words?
evidence
a paragraph that develops one main idea, includes evidence, and analysis
body paragraph
facts, examples, or quotes used to support a point
evidence
What is one (1) thing a body paragraph must have?
topic sentence, evidence, analysis
the main idea or argument of an essay (the map of your essay)
thesis statement
a brief reference in the body that shows where information came from
in-text citation
the final paragraph that restates the thesis and summarizes main points.
conclusion
explanation of how the evidence supports the thesis or topic sentence
analysis
words or phrases that connect ideas between sentences or paragraphs
transition
What is an essay?
ensayo, redacción, composición, something you write
the first paragraph that introduces the topic and thesis
introduction
What is one (1) thing an introduction must have at the end?
thesis statement