Essay Structure

(H.O.T.) Hook, Overview (Background), and Thesis (Claim Statement)

• format of an introduction paragraph

• format of body paragraphs

• format of a rebuttal paragraph

• format of a conclusion paragraph

Restated thesis, summarize ideas, and wrap up thoughts

(PRO = Paraphrase reasons and opinions)

• format of an introduction paragraph

• format of body paragraphs

• format of a rebuttal paragraph

• format of a conclusion paragraph

the contradiction of an argument or counterclaim which, plainly put, is the "no, you're wrong and this is why".

• format of an introduction paragraph

• format of body paragraphs

• format of a rebuttal paragraph

• format of a conclusion paragraph

Possible argument against the thesis or some aspect of given reasoning

• Call to Action

• Counter Argument / Counterclaim

• Details

• Examples

Now that the reader has your opinion with evidence, what should they do?

• Call to Action

• Counter Argument / Counterclaim

• Details

• Examples

Technique used to build body paragraphs

• HOT

• ICE

• FEED

• PRO

Technique used to begin the introduction

• HOT

• ICE

• FEED

• PRO

Technique used to give evidence

• HOT

• ICE

• FEED

• PRO

Technique used to end an essay

• HOT

• ICE

• FEED

• PRO

(TOR) Topic, Opinion, and Reasons (3)

• Analysis

• Evidence/Examples

• Thesis

• Summary