The Three Parts of an Essay

1. Unit. 9.1
 Now that we have worked with the different
steps of the writing process, we will start our
writing process for the essay: “My goals for the
9th grade”. (Performance task)
 As a prewriting activity, we will make a list of at
least three goals we have for English class. We
will choose which three goals are the most
important for us to achieve and write and create
an outline for our essay.

2. BUT…
 BUT FIRST WE’LL TALK ABOUT THE PARTS
OF AN ESSAY.

3. The Three Parts of an Essay

4. 3 basic parts
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion

5. Introduction
• Consists of one paragraph
• Address the topic in the first sentence
• Present three examples or ideas to support your
opinion

6. Body
• Consists of three paragraphs
• 1st
paragraph details on example one
• 2nd
paragraph details on example two
• 3rd
paragraph details on example three
• Each paragraph should have three to five sentences
• Use transitional words and phrases to strengthen the
organization, such as:
First of all, In conclusion,
Secondly, As I have stated,
Finally,
• Indent to show where a new paragraph begins

7. Conclusion
• Consists of one paragraph
• Restates the introduction

8. In Review
• The three parts of an essay will organize into five
paragraphs:
1st
Introduction
Address the topic
Present three examples
2nd
Details on example one
3rd
Details on example two
4th
Details on example three
5th
Conclusion
Restate the introduction

9. MAKING AN OUTLINE - A Plan That Builds an Essay
Essay
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10. WHY AN OUTLINE?
 An outline will help make your essay more organized. A
careful plan will help your body paragraphs stay focused
on the ideas in your thesis statement.
 An outline saves time for writers. Preparing an outline
can take time, but when you are finished, you will be
able to write the rough draft of your essay more quickly
than if you didn’t have an outline.