280 likes | 629 Views
Parts of an Essay. Vocabulary to Know. Paragraph Synonym. A section of writing that should be at least five sentences long. A word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word. Example: Angry=mad, irritated. Parts of an Essay.
E N D
Vocabulary to Know Paragraph Synonym A section of writing that should be at least five sentences long. A word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word. Example: Angry=mad, irritated
Parts of an Essay A piece of writing that gives your thoughts (commentary) about a subject. All essay must have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Essay
Parts of an Essay Introduction The first paragraph of an essay. This includes a thesis, most often at the end.
Parts of an essay Body Paragraphs A middle paragraph in an essay. It develops a point you want to make that supports your thesis.
Parts of an Essay Concluding Paragraph (also called a conclusion) The last paragraph in the essay. It may sum up your ideas, reflect on what wrote, say more commentary about your subject, or give a personal statement about the subject. “a wrap up”
Parts of an Essay Your conclusion is all commentary and does not include concrete detail. (facts)
Parts of an Essay Thesis A sentence with a subject and opinion (also called a commentary). This comes somewhere in your introductory paragraph and most often at the end.
Choose your thesis position • Eating breakfast is the only way a person can have a successful day. • Watching TV causes children and teenagers to gain weight. • All students who try out for team sports should make the team. • Snickers is the best candy bar ever made!
Parts of an Essay Concrete Detail Specific details that form the backbone or core of your body paragraphs. Synonyms include: facts, examples, support, proof evidence, quotations, paraphrasing, or plot reference.
Parts of Speech Commentary Your opinion or comment about something; synonyms for commentary include: opinion, insight, analysis, feelings, interpretations, personal response, and inference
Parts of an Essay Topic Sentence The first sentence in a body paragraph. This must have a subject and opinion (commentary) for the paragraph. It acts as a road map for the entire paragraph.
Parts of an Essay Concluding Sentence The last sentence in a body paragraph. It is all commentary and gives a finished feel to the paragraph.
Your Turn! 25 points! You have learned nine new terms for Parts of an Essay. Your Job: Come up with one question for each term. Example: Q. What is the middle paragraph of an essay called? • Body paragraph
Daily 9/7/11 The large golden retriever was happy to find a bone. • Underline the complete subject. • Circle the complete predicate. • Write 2 synonyms for large and happy.
Daily 9/8/11 An opinion is sometimes called a __________. A piece of writing that gives your thoughts about a subject is called an __________.