Types of Essays
An essay with details using senses
Descriptive essay
Summary of your essay
conclusion
Transition words to add on more information
Also, in addition, furthermore, additionally
1st paragraph
introduction paragraph
Amount of paragraphs you should have
4-5 (most of the time 5!)
An essay that tells a story
Words used to move onto the next paragraph
Transition words
Listing transiting words
First(ly), Second(ly), Third(ly), Last(ly)
2nd paragraph
Body paragraph 1
You should always do this before starting a paragraph
Indent
An essay that tries to convince a reader on a point of view
Opinion essay
Your reasons
Main Ideas
Transition words to conclude
In conclusion, To conclude, To sum up
3rd paragraph
Body paragraph 2
Steps/Process of writing an essay
Brainstorm, rough draft, (peer review/edit), final essay
An essay that talks about how things are similar and different
Compare and contrast essay
Where you state your opinion/side
Thesis statement
Transition words that can be used to add support
for example, for instance, such as, to illustrate
4th paragraph
Body paragraph 3
2 words you should never start your sentences with
And, But
Essay talking about the reasons for something
Cause-and-effect essay
Hook
Opposite transition words
but, however, in contrast
Conclusion paragraph
Never end your essay with this phrase
"Thank you for reading my essay."