How to Write an Essay

To introduce the topic, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

Quotes from the novel.

A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

(Author Last Name Page Number), e.g., (Lowry 11).

Peer revision helps improve the essay by providing feedback on claims, evidence, and reasoning.

The student's name, teacher's name, class, and the due date.

Evidence supports the claims made in the essay and helps persuade the reader.

A concluding paragraph summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis statement.

A claim is an assertion made by the writer, while evidence is the data or information that supports that claim.

A clear structure helps the reader follow the argument and understand the main points.