Essay Writing Components

Front

Grabber

Back

The first sentence of the essay that grabs the reader’s attention.

Front

Explain

Back

Provide background information about the topic to help the reader understand its importance.

Front

Thesis

Back

One sentence that tells the reader what your essay will be about or answers the prompt question.

Front

Transition word examples

Back

First, To begin with, For starters

Front

Reason/main idea

Back

One of the reasons you stated in your thesis.

Front

Evidence 1

Back

According to the text, “Paste evidence from source #”

Front

Elaboration 1

Back

Explain what makes the evidence important.

Front

Additional transition words

Back

Additionally, Moreover, Furthermore, Next

Front

Evidence 2

Back

The text also states, “Paste evidence from another source”

Front

Elaboration 2

Back

Explain what makes this evidence important.