Sentence Structures
a fragment
an incomplete sentence
Informative
information-based essay
Thesis statement
sentence in the introduction that is a route map for your essay - where it's going, what you think
a run-on sentence
when improper sentences run together without appropriate punctuation
Descriptive
Introduction
the opening paragraph, briefly introduces your (at least 3) main ideas for the body paragraphs
semicolon
punctuation that can be used as a period. it separates two complete thoughts
Opinionitive
based on your own opinion/biases
Body Paragraphs
contains at least 3 supporting ideas for your thesis statement and introduction
independent clause
a complete sentence
Narrative
story-telling
Conclusion
ending paragraph that sums up everything you talked about
dependent clause
an incomplete sentence
Title
What is your essay called?