Clause
can be a sentence on its own
independent clause
Does not use any opinions in body paragraph
research essay
Summary of your essay
conclusion
1st paragraph
introduction paragraph
Amount of paragraphs you should have
4-5 (most of the time 5!)
cannot be a sentence on its own
dependent clause
talks about 2 topics
comparison and contrast (compare and contrast) essay
Words used to move onto the next paragraph
Transition words
2nd paragraph
Body paragraph 1
You should always do this before starting a paragraph
Indent
gives extra information
non restrictive clause
talks about 1 topic with 3 points in 1 body paragraph
Block
Your reasons
Main Ideas
3rd paragraph
Body paragraph 2
Steps/Process of writing an essay
Brainstorm, rough draft, (peer review/edit), final essay
identifies or defines a noun
restrictive clause
talks about 3 points in 3 separate paragraphs with both 2 topics
point-by-point
hook
4th paragraph
Body paragraph 3
2 words you should never start your sentences with
And, But
Shows the possession of something, whose
whats clause is this?
restrictive clause and non restrictive clause
talks about the reasons for something
Cause-and-effect essay
author's opinion, topic, and sometimes a transition word
thesis statement
Conclusion paragraph
Never end your essay with this phrase
"Thank you for reading my essay."