Essay Writing

Front

Introductory Paragraph: Which goes first?

Back

Hook

Front

Introductory Paragraph: Which goes second?

Back

Explain/elaborate

Front

Introductory Paragraph: Which goes third?

Back

Transition sentence

Front

Introductory Paragraph: Which goes fourth?

Back

Occasion position thesis statement

Front

Essay Body Paragraphs: First element?

Back

Topic sentence

Front

Essay Body Paragraphs: Second element?

Back

Example

Front

Essay Body Paragraphs: Which goes third?

Back

Detail/support/elaboration in 3 sentences

Front

Essay Body Paragraphs: Which goes fourth?

Back

Concluding sentence

Front

Concluding/Closing Paragraph: What goes first?

Back

Concluding transition & restate your thesis in a new way.

Front

Concluding Paragraph: What goes second?

Back

Revisit main points from each body paragraph.