INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH: Background w/Who, What, When, Where, and Why on Subject + Thesis w/Main Points
BODY PARAGRAPH: Full discussion of 1st Main Point w/Specific Example at least 3 sentences long
BODY PARAGRAPH: Full discussion of 2nd Main Point w/Specific Example at least 3 sentences long
CONCLUSION: Summarize the key elements of the essay and add any other relevant information
THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH:
The introductory paragraph for the Research Essay has 4 major elements:
always open with subject of the paper followed by the issue
add 5Ws (who, what, when, where, and why) of the subject
follow with thesis statement which is the writer’s opinion of the subject
conclude with at least 2 main points as to why the opinion is valid
Below are 2 sample thesis statements:
ISSUE with the SUBJECT: Giving to the Cancer Society of America
OPINION: should be discouraged because
MAIN POINTS: only 1% of the proceeds go to cancer patients and the society is a scam
SUBJECT: Attending Six Flags’ Fright Night
OPINION: is good because
MAIN POINTS: the haunted house is remarkable and the Halloween show is exceptionally entertaining,
THE FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH:
The first body paragraph of a Classification Essay has 2 elements: a full discussion of the 1st main point so that the reader understands the issue followed by a 3 sentences long SPECIFIC example/illustration which illuminates the 1st main point. This body paragraph must end with citation (see example below).
THE SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH:
The second body paragraph of a Classification Essay has 2 elements: a full discussion of the 2nd main point so that the reader understands the issue followed by a 3 sentences long SPECIFIC example/illustration which illuminates the 2nd main point. This body paragraph must end with citation (see example below).
THE CONCLUSION:
Summarize the key elements of the essay and add any other relevant information