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Definition:
Sentences focusing on a common point and supporting the document’s thesis.
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Structure:
o Topic Sentence
o Support Sentences
o Transition Sentence
If it doesn’t support the main idea (thesis/topic sentence), don’t include it.
·
Order
depends on how you want the reader to access information.
o Time
§
Narrative,
Anecdote, Process
§
Chronological
, “Real time” or other
o Space
§
Descriptive
§
Setting/Context
o Dramatic
§
Build
to Conclusion (Climax)
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What
Readers Expect in an Essay:
o Format (Intro, Body,
Conclusion)
o Clear statement of thesis
o Sources for supports
o Clear, common language
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What
Readers Expect in Paragraphs
o Separation of main points
o Smooth transitions between
paragraphs
Giving
the readers what they expect makes it easier for them to read and evaluate your
essay.