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Essay Arrangement

Patterns for College Writing

Introduction

Introductions

1. Background information

2. Original definition

3. Anecdote

4. Question

5. Quotation

6. Surprising statement

7. Contradiction

8. Fact or statistic

PCW p. 53-54

See BH p. 30 (green table) for more

Choosing the Right Introduction

What introductions might you use for...

Biology

Literature

Thesis Statements

Thesis Statements

An effective thesis statement:

1. states a position that needs explanation and support

2. is focused

3. is concrete

4. is not too broad or too narrow

5. stands up to the "so what" test

BH p. 19-23

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Common Problems

Common Problems

Think, Ink, Pair, Share

The thesis shouldn't be:

1. a statement of fact.

2. a question.

3. too broad.

4. too narrow.

5. vague.

6. an announcement.

7. an opinion.

As a group, create "bad" thesis statements based on these 5 common problems.

Create two "bad" thesis statements, then revise them according to the suggestions on pages 22 and 23 of BH.

Topic Sentences

BH p. 72-73

Topic Sentences

A topic sentence:

A topic sentence:

is broad

1. calls back to the thesis statement (UP)

2. tells what the paragraph will be about (DOWN)

A topic sentence makes a promise.

Discuss:

Let's say my thesis statement is:

Ms. Clark's dogs, Zelda and Morty, are

the cutest and cuddliest dogs ever.

(Yes, Ms. Clark is this #basic.)

What have I promised to talk about in my paper?

What could my topic sentences be?

My examples, evidence, or support?

Support should be (PCW 58-59):

1. relevant, 2. specific, 3. adequate, 4. representative, and 5. documented

Body Paragraphs

PCW p. 55-60

All body paragraphs are:

Body Paragraphs

Unified

Well-developed

Follow a pattern

Coherent

Supports thesis

Organization Options

Your essay genre will decide the best way to organize your points.

  • in chronological order
  • as a step-by-step process
  • from simple to complex ideas

Organization Options

Example Essay

Example Essay: PCW p. 60

Inverted Triangle

Conclusions

Conclusions

1. Review key points

2. Restate thesis in different words

3. Recommend a course of action

4. Prediction

5. Quotation

PCW p. 61

See BH p. 36 (green table)

for more

STAY AWAY FROM

  • Repeating your thesis or main points word-for-word
  • Empty phrases
  • Introducing new points
  • Unnecessary announcements

STAY AWAY FROM

ENG101 is about breaking the five-paragraph essay. Why?

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