1. Appendix A Its Structure and the Functions of Its Components
The Essay
Its Structure and the Functions of Its Components

2. The Purpose Define a position or opinion
Collect supporting examples/details
Organize points logically

3. The Purpose Compose a well-developed and accurate essay
“Paint a clear/wholistic picture of what you are trying to say for the reader.”

4. Brief Overview of Writing Process Steps
Pre-write
Organize
Write the draft
Edit
Revise
RELEASE/ PUBLISH

5. Basic Structure
Introduction (Beginning)
Body Paragraphs (Middle)
Conclusion (End)

6. Paragraph that Sets the Tone for the Rest of the Essay
The Introduction
Paragraph that Sets the Tone for the Rest of the Essay

7. 1st Sentence- The Hook States the Central Idea
Definition
Statement
Quote
Rhetorical Question
Anecdote

8. 1st Sentence- The Hook States the Central Idea
Definition
A dynamic character is a character that undergoes a change because of the actions in the story (Anderson, et al 1144).

9. 1st Sentence- The Hook States the Central Idea
Statement(Rhetorical “?”)
What causes human beings to change?
Plant, animals, trees, even bacteria-all creatures experience growth or change in some way.

10. 1st Sentence- The Hook States the Central Idea
Appendix A
1st Sentence- The Hook States the Central Idea
Quote
Harold Wilson says, “He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.”

11. 1st Sentence- The Hook States the Central Idea
Appendix A
1st Sentence- The Hook States the Central Idea
Ancedote
Imagine your life flashing before your eyes while hanging off the ledge of a 12 story building. Then consider this situation sparking from a little yellow piece of paper flying out the window.

12. Background- Leads into the Thesis Statement
Title
Author
Ex. Jack Finney
Setting
-Ex. New York
Character Info.

13. Appendix A The Most Important Sentence in an Essay
THESIS STATEMENT
The Most Important Sentence in an Essay

14. Thesis Statement THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE INTRODUCTION
Appendix A
Thesis Statement
Blanket Statement about what is discussed in the essay
THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE INTRODUCTION
Helps keep unity in the essay
Controls the selection of evidence

15. Thesis Statement LIMITS THE TOPIC COVERED IN THE ESSAY
Answers the provided question/ Responds to prompt with SPECIFIC points or reasons (THESIS in 3)
NEVER WRITE “I will discuss...” or “The following paragraphs will involve…”

16. Thesis Statement
Tom Benecke demonstrates the traits of a dynamic character, a round character, and

17. The Body Paragraphs
The Meat of the Essay

18. The Body Paragraphs Topic Sentence Limits topic covered in paragraph
Helps the writer maintain unity in the paragraph

19. The Body Paragraphs Topic Sentence
Introduces central points (One of the reasons stated in Thesis Statement)
Tom Benecke in “Contents of the Dead Mans Pocket” demonstrates the qualities of a dynamic character.

20. The Body Paragraphs Examples w/ Elaboration Support the point
Explain how the example(s) support the point

21. The Body Paragraphs Concluding Sentence
Develops a larger connection or idea from examples
Since Tom Benecke has new attitude towards his wife by the end of the story, he is an example of a dynamic character.

22. The Body Paragraphs Transition at the beginning of the paragraphs
NEVER introduce a new idea in a previous paragraph

23. The Body Paragraphs I. Topic Sentence II. Support A. Example A
1. Fact/Detail/Quote
2. Explanation/Elaboration
B. Example B
1. Fact /Detail/Quote
C Example C
III.Concluding Sent.

24. Appendix A
The Body Paragraphs
Additionally, Consequently, After a few hours, Afterwards ,At last, At the same time, Before, Before this, Currently, During, Eventually, Finally, First, Second, Third, First of all, Formerly, Immediately before, Furthermore, However, Nevertheless, Regardless, Constrastingly, In addition to...

25. (The Last Great Stroke of the Paintbrush/
Appendix A
Conclusion
The End
(The Last Great Stroke of the Paintbrush/
The Bottom Bun)

26. Conclusion Restate the THESIS STATEMENT
Appendix A
Conclusion
Restate the THESIS STATEMENT
Mention specific effect of each point of the Thesis Statement

27. Conclusion UNIVERSAL STATEMENT
Appendix A
Conclusion
UNIVERSAL STATEMENT
Connects the topic to a larger idea, such as overall affect of the work or analysis

28. Conclusion NEVER BEGIN THE PARAGRAPH W/ the phrase IN CONCLUSION
Appendix A
Conclusion
NEVER BEGIN THE PARAGRAPH W/ the phrase IN CONCLUSION

29. Questions ?

30. Credits to Hampton City Schools 2001-2002 9th Grade Curriculum
Created by J. Tolliver
Credits to Hampton City Schools
9th Grade Curriculum

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