An essay is a short written composition that expresses the writer's thoughts about a given topic with an audience.
Introduction:
- Hook through:
> asking a question
> famous quote
> interesting observation
> statistics
- Connecting information
- Thesis statement*
Body Paragraphs:
- Topic sentence
- Supporting details
- Concluding sentence
Conclusion:
- Summary
- Restate thesis statement
- Final comment (suggestion, prediction, opinion, recommendation)
Argument
A fact is a specific detail that can be proven as true based on objective evidence.
An opinion is a feeling, judgement, belief or conclusion that cannot be proven true by objective evidence.
An argument presents logical reasons and evidence to support a viewpoint.
*Thesis statement DON'Ts
- Announce thesis statement
- Announce yourself
- Ask a question
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