This document describes the key components of a process essay. It explains that a process essay breaks a topic down into sequential steps, with each step discussed in its own body paragraph. The introduction paragraph hooks the reader with an opening statement and includes a thesis stating the process that will be discussed. Each body paragraph then explains one step or stage of the process in order. Transition signals are used to link the steps. The conclusion restates the main points and ends with a final thought on the topic.

1. Describing a Process Essay
 An essay can describe a process, procedure, or sequence of events.
 In this type of essay, a topic is divided into steps, and each step is
discussed in a separate body paragraph.
 All essays have three main parts: an introduction paragraph, a
number of body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.

2. An Introduction Paragraph
 In a process essay, the introduction paragraph starts with an
opening hook to get the reader interested in the topic.
 The introductory paragraph explains the purpose of writing and
includes the thesis statement.
 The thesis statement describes the process the essay will discuss.

3.  The thesis statement will also indicate the number of steps involved
or provide the name of the stages involved. This is the main idea
of the essay.

4. Body Paragraphs
 In the body of the process essay, the writer needs to divide the
thesis statement into a number of individual steps or stages that
support and provide evidence for the thesis.
 The writer should try to put the steps / procedures into order (e.g.
most to least important, general to specific, or simple to complex).
 Use chronological transition signals to link sentences within
paragraphs and between paragraphs.

5. Transition Signals for Describing a Process
 Opening Expressions:
The process of, the three stages/steps of, several phases of
 Sentence Connectors:
First, second, third, next, finally, in addition, moreover, furthermore

6. A concluding Paragraph
 The concluding paragraph summarizes the main point and
sub-points and ends the essay with a final thought, suggestion,
or prediction related to the topic.