Essay+component+guide


 * Title --** Conveys the point of the essay in 10 words or fewer.
 * Find a creative way to attract the reader's attention and interest.
 * Capitalize the first word and all the important words that follow.


 * Thesis statement--** States the main idea of the essay.
 * More general than the supporting material
 * May mention the main point of each of the body paragraphs.


 * Introduction--** Begin with a sentance that captures the readers attention.
 * Give background information on the topic...hint: this could be information from Vanderlaan sources or the Bible.
 * Enhance the paragraph with an interesting example, surprising statistic or other "hook"
 * Include the thesis statement


 * Body Paragraph I--** Begin with a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph and relates to the thesis statement.
 * Fill in with well organized examples, quotations, comparisons, analogies, and/or narration.
 * May end with transition.


 * Body Paragraph II --** Begin with a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph and relates to the thesis statement.
 * Fill in with well organized examples, quotations, comparisons, analogies, and/or narration.
 * May end with transition.


 * Body Paragraph III--**Begin with a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph and relates to the thesis statement.
 * Fill in with well organized examples, quotations, comparisons, analogies, and/or narration.
 * May end with transition.


 * Conclusion --** "Echo" the thesis statement without simply restating it.
 * May pose a question for further thought or suggest a course of action.
 * Include a detail or example from the introduction to "tie up" the essay.
 * End with a strong image or a bit of "wit", possibly "proverbs" style.