Writing Class Instructor: Adelia SP10 Paragraph to Essay Writing Class Instructor: Adelia SP10

Paragraph Essay Topic Sentence Introductory paragraph + THESIS STATEMENT Supporting sentences/details Supporting paragraph with topic sentences + supporting sentences/details Concluding sentence Concluding Paragraph

Paragraph vs. Essay A paragraph contains a topic sentence, which is the the guiding sentence for the paragraph. An essay contains a similar sentence, but it is called the thesis statement. The function of the thesis statement is the same as that of the topic sentence, but it is not the first sentence of the essay.

Paragraph vs. Essay A paragraph contains supporting sentences. An essay contains supporting paragraphs.

Paragraph vs. Essay A paragraph has a concluding sentence. An essay has a concluding paragraph.

Paragraph Organization Essay Organization Paragraph Organization Introductory Paragraph (contains the hook) Thesis statement: usually between 2 and 5 ideas (points of development) = TOPIC SENTENCE Supporting paragraph 1 (idea 1) Topic sentence +supporting details = SUPPORTING DETAILS Transition sentence Supporting paragraph 2 (idea 2) Supporting paragraph 3 (idea 3) Topic sentence + supporting details Concluding paragraph = CONCLUDING SENTENCE

Paragraph and Essay Quick Quiz 1. What is the first paragraph of an essay called? 2. What is the name of the sentence at the end of the first paragraph of an essay? Hint: it is similar to the topic sentence of a paragraph. 3. What makes up the body of an essay? 4. What is needed at the beginning of each supporting paragraph? 5. What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph?