1. Anatomy of an Essay

2. II Introduction “Hooks” the reader Provides Background Establishes Context Leads to thesis

3. Thesis Specific, arguable claim

4. Body Topic Sentence States topic of paragraph and states how it relates to thesis Argument/Claim Evidence Quotes, statistics, examples Analysis Shows how evidence supports claim Transition Move readers to the next idea while providing a connection

5. Conclusion Confirms thesis Explains implications Provides closure

6. Thesis Specific, arguable claim Introduction “Hooks” the reader Provides Introduction “Hooks” the reader Provides Background Establishes Context Leads to thesis Body Topic Sentence States topic of paragraph and states how it relates to thesis Argument/Claim Evidence Quotes, statistics, examples Analysis Shows how evidence supports claim Transition Move readers to the next idea while providing a connection Conclusion Confirms, Explains, Provides closure