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

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

3. 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.

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

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

6. 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

7. 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?