Elements of Essay Writing

Significant Learning Quiz
a. yellow: The Definition of power is...
b. yellow: Iraq Essay
c. yellow: Greed is Helping
d. grey: Itchy Blanket
e. green: Midterm Essay

1. Identify the best thread
2. Identify the best thesis
3. Identify the best specific support
4. Identify the best logic
5. Identify the best structure

Thread:
· Relates to everything in the essay
· Dominant thought
· Achieved through repetition, obvious

Structure:
· Cause & Effect
· Reason & Example
· Compare & Contrast

Logic - Every single paragraph must have this pattern:
1. Topic Sentence
2. Specific Facts/Support (multiple sentences)
3. Explanation
4. Transition by connecting to thesis

Thesis:
· Show structure, evaluation, and focus on philosophers/characteristics of democracy