1. Essay

2. Essay
By definition an essay is at minimum five paragraphs: an introduction, three body (support) paragraphs, and a conclusion.
By definition a paragraph is a minimum of three sentences, most say five, some say more
By definition a sentence is at minimum one subject and one verb.
So …

3. 25 – interesting – sentences long
Your essay must be at least 15 sentences long but likely 25 sentences long.
25 – interesting – sentences long

4. Introduction
The introduction should gain the attention of the audience.
The introduction will include a thesis statement.
The introduction should logically tell the reader what to expect.
The introduction should set the organizational pattern for the piece.

5. Introduction
The introduction should include a sentence introducing each of the main ideas.
The introduction should set the organizational pattern for the piece – generally it includes
Attention getting sentence
At least three more sentences discussing the main points
Thesis statement

6. 9-10.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that –
Introductions
9-10.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that –
● Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
● Establish a style and tone appropriate to purpose and audience.

7. Organization (pg. 104-108 in Lannon)
Chronological – placing items in the order
they exist in time or in progression.
Spatial/Geographical– Follows a logical order of left to right, up to down, front to back, east to west …
Emphatic - Least important to most important or most important to least important
Specific-to-General order – Forms a mental triangle by places the specific detail first and then expanding to generalities or vice verse General-to-Specific

8. Organizational Journalism – who, what, where, when, why and how
Topic/functional – organized by use or common characteristics
The organizational pattern used in the introduction should usually be continued throughout the paper

9. Thesis Statement Topic Sentences Tells the main point of the essay
Tell the main point of supporting paragraphs

10. Body Paragraphs
A new paragraph begins when a new topic is discussed, a new time begins, a new location arises, or a new person talks. New idea = new paragraph Every new paragraph should start with a topic sentence.

11. 9-10.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that –
Body Paragraphs
9-10.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that –
● Maintain a consistent style and tone appropriate to purpose and audience.
● Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.

12. Body Paragraphs
9-10.RN.2.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly as well as inferences and interpretations drawn from the text.
Most content should be in your words.
Many teachers/professors may want at least a few direct quotes.
Make sure to use reputable sources

13. Make sure to use reputable sources
Body Paragraphs
9-10.RN.3.2: Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text.
9-10.RN.3.3: Determine an author’s perspective or purpose in a text, and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that perspective or purpose.
9-10.RN.4.1: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning.
Make sure to use reputable sources

14. Use a variety of sources.
Body Paragraphs
9-10.RN.4.2: Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.
9-10.RN.4.3: Analyze seminal U.S. and world documents of historical and literary significance, including how they address related themes and concepts.
Use a variety of sources.

15. 9-10.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that –
Body Paragraphs
9-10.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that –
● Use effective transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.

16. Conclusion Summarizes the main points
Restates the thesis – in different words

17. 9-10.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that –
Conclusion
9-10.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that –
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Maintains a consistent style and tone appropriate to purpose and audience.