Essay Writing Terms-EAG

Front

Subject of an essay in a complete sentence; written as a statement.

Back

Focus Statement

Front

Thesis support in sentence form; first sentence of a body paragraph introducing its focus.

Back

Topic Sentence

Front

Name of your essay; should capture audience's interest.

Back

Title

Front

First sentence of an essay; grabs attention; can be a question, exclamation, statement, or quote.

Back

Grabber

Front

A clause that can stand alone

Back

independent

Front

First paragraph of an essay; includes grabber, focus, and thesis statements.

Back

Introduction

Front

Phrase supporting thesis; used in planning; becomes topic sentences.

Back

Thesis Support

Front

A paragraph supporting your thesis with a topic sentence and details.

Back

Body Paragraph

Front

A clause that cannot stand alone

Back

Dependent

Front

Supportive elements for a body paragraph's topic sentence: examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, anecdotes.

Back

Details