Essay Writing Components

Front

The first part of an essay and the first part of the introduction

Back

hook

Front

The second part of an essay and the second part of the introduction.

Back

bridge

Front

The third part of an essay and the last part of the introduction.

Back

thesis statement

Front

The fourth part of an essay and the first part of a body paragraph.

Back

topic sentence

Front

The fifth part of an essay and the second part of a body paragraph.

Back

evidence / fact

Front

The sixth part of an essay and the third part of a body paragraph.

Back

explanation / support

Front

The seventh part of an essay and the fourth part of a body paragraph.

Back

transition

Front

The eighth part of an essay and the first part of the conclusion.

Back

thesis rephrase

Front

The ninth part of an essay and the second part of the conclusion.

Back

summary sentence(s)

Front

The tenth part of an essay and the last part of the conclusion.

Back

closing sentence