Understanding Essay Components

Front

Introduction

Back

Contains a hook, a detail, and the claim; a paragraph that introduces the topic.

Front

Hook

Back

A sentence that grabs the reader’s attention.

Front

Claim

Back

The argument that the author is making; to choose a side.

Front

Reasons

Back

Support the claim; why an author makes a claim.

Front

Evidence

Back

Information from the text that supports each reason.

Front

Counterclaim

Back

The opposing argument of the claim.

Front

Refute the Counterclaim

Back

To prove the counterclaim wrong with evidence and reasons.

Front

Conclusion

Back

A paragraph that re-states the claim and summarizes the essay.