Essay Structure

Introduction– Name, interests, age, home, what they enjoy,

family, occupation, why they’re important– Author, title, summary of plot– Definition, why this issue is important, facts,

history/current events, two sides and who is on them

– Background information

Essay Structure (cont’d).

Controlling statementControlling statement

– Last sentence of introduction paragraphLast sentence of introduction paragraph

– OpinionOpinion

– Three reasonsThree reasons

Essay Structure (more)

BodyBody

– Explain and support your opinionExplain and support your opinion

– Give examples and explain each reasonGive examples and explain each reason

Essay Structure (the end)

Conclusion– Summarizes the whole essay (3-6 sentences)– NO NEW IDEAS!!!!!!!!!

Today’s Sentence

Because she likes sweet, grainy things, Jackie, the sugar addict, now eats sand covered with honey.

Essay Structure

Introduction– Name, interests, home, age, family, how you

met, occupation, why this person is important– Title, author, characters, summary of plot,

conflict, setting– Two sides and positions, importance of issue,

definition, – Background information