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The Elements of an Excellent Essay (3.5)

The Elements of an Excellent Essay (3.5). English II Design by C. Wallace Written by J. Overley. Title. Conveys the main point of the essay in 10 words or fewer. Find a creative way to attract the reader’s attention and interest.

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The Elements of an Excellent Essay (3.5)

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  1. The Elements of an Excellent Essay (3.5) English II Design by C. Wallace Written by J. Overley

  2. Title • Conveys the main point of the essay in 10 words or fewer. • Find a creative way to attract the reader’s attention and interest. • Capitalize the first/last words and all the important words that follow (no articles or prepositions unless first/last)

  3. Introduction • Begin with a topic sentence that captures the reader’s attention. • Give background information on the topic. • Enhance the paragraph with an interesting example, surprising statistic, or other “hook.” • Include the thesis statement.

  4. Thesis Statement • States the main idea of the essay. • More general than the supporting material. • May mention the main point of each of the body paragraphs.

  5. Body Paragraph 1 • Begin with a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph and relates it to the thesis statement. • Fill with well-organized examples, quotations, comparisons, analogies, and/or narrations. • May end with a transition.

  6. Body Paragraph 2 • Begin with a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph and relates it to the thesis statement. • Fill with well-organized examples, quotations, comparisons, analogies, and/or narrations. • May end in a transition.

  7. Body Paragraph 3 • Begin with a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph and relates it to the thesis statement. • Fill with well-organized examples, quotations, comparisons, analogies, and/or narrations. • May end with a transition.

  8. Conclusion • “Echo” the thesis statement without simply repeating it. • May pose a question for the future thought or suggest a course of action. • Include a detail or example from the introduction to “tie up” the essay. • End with a strong image or a bit of wit.

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