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Thesis Statement For The Chrysalids

Decent Essays

Your Guide to Organizing an effective 5
Paragraph Essay
What is an Essay
 A basic essay consists of three main parts:
INTRODUCTION
3 BODY PARAGRAPHS
A CONCLUSION
The Introduction
 The introduction guides the reader into your paper by grabbing attention and introducing the topic.
 It should name the title and author of the piece and give a brief description of the plot of the piece.
 Introduce your essay by having a HOOK!! This is merely a catchy first sentence that will grab the reader’s attention
 Make sure to introduce your topic. Provide a brief synopsis of what your topic is and also remember to include your reference works (i.e.. John Wyndham’s The Chrysalids)
 Where the reader finds the thesis statement, which is the guide to the …show more content…

 The thesis statement will be the LAST SENTENCE in your
INTRODUCTION paragraph.
 A basic thesis statement contains the topic and the
3 main points to support the topic.
 For example, prove that Uncle Axel is one of the most important characters in the novel The Chrysalids.
 Thesis statement:
 In the novel The Chrysalids Uncle Axel is one of the most important characters as David`s best friend, protector and confident.
BODY PARAGRAPHS
 In a basic 5 paragraph essay, there are 3 body paragraphs that all follow the same structure; but, discuss and prove different points.
 Each body paragraph should discuss one of the points in your thesis.
 You are trying to convince the reader that your point is right.  Each body paragraph needs a topic sentence, point, and proof.  Be sure to use transition phrases to connect your ideas.
 Write a closing sentence.
 Do this x3
WRITING A PARAGRAPH
A full and complete paragraph consists of a MINIMUM of 8-10 sentences and follows a specific format:
TOPIC SENTENCE (1st Sentence)
The topic sentence reflects which thesis statement point you will be discussing in the body paragraph.
You must PROVE your POINT by providing PROOFS (examples) to support your

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