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Multi-paragraph Essay Terminology

Multi-paragraph Essay Terminology. English. essay. a piece of writing that gives your thoughts (commentary) about a subject. i ntroduction (also called the introductory paragraph). t he first paragraph in an essay It grabs the reader’s attention and introduces the thesis.

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Multi-paragraph Essay Terminology

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  1. Multi-paragraph Essay Terminology English

  2. essay • a piece of writing that gives your thoughts (commentary) about a subject

  3. introduction(also called the introductory paragraph) • the first paragraph in an essay • It grabs the reader’s attention and introduces the thesis.

  4. body paragraph • a middle paragraph in an essay • It develops a point you want to make that supports your thesis.

  5. conclusion(also called the concluding paragraph) • the last paragraph in your essay • It may sum up your ideas, reflect on what you said in your essay, or say more commentary about your subject. • Your conclusion is ALL COMMENTARY and does not repeat key wordsfrom your paper and especially from your thesis and introductory paragraphs. It gives a finished feeling to your essay.

  6. thesis • a sentence with a SUBJECT and an OPINION(also called commentary) • This comes somewhere in your introductory paragraph and most often at the end.

  7. pre-writing • the process of getting your evidence down on paper before you organize your essay into paragraphs • You can use any or all of the following: bubble clusters, outlines, line clustering, or columns.

  8. evidence (E) • specific details that support your TS • Synonyms for evidence are: facts, specific examples, concrete detail, descriptions, illustrations, quotations, paraphrasing, examples, or plot references.

  9. commentary (CM) • your opinion or comment about your evidence that supports your TS • Synonyms are: opinion, insight, analysis, interpretation, inference, personal response, feelings, evaluation, and reflection.

  10. topic sentence • the first sentence in a body paragraph • This must have a SUBJECTand OPINION for the paragraph. • It does the same thing for a body paragraph that the thesis does for the whole essay.

  11. first draft • the first version of your essay (also called the rough draft)

  12. final draft • the final version of your essay

  13. chunk • the smallest unified group of thoughts that you can write. • A typical chunk includes 1 sentence of evidence (E) and 2 sentences of commentary (CM).

  14. ratio • the ratio of 1 part evidence (E) to 2 parts commentary (CM)

  15. What does an effective writer need to consider? • Topic and opinion • Purpose and audience • Brainstorming techniques • Writing • Citing sources (MLA most common) • Editing • Revising • Assessment

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