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Essay Format

Essay Format. American Lit. Essay Structure. Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion. Introduction. 5-7 sentences Answer any specific questions in the prompt General information about the topic End with a thesis statement. Body paragraphs. Each body must follow this format

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Essay Format

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  1. Essay Format American Lit.

  2. Essay Structure • Introduction • Body Paragraphs • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • 5-7 sentences • Answer any specific questions in the prompt • General information about the topic • End with a thesis statement

  4. Body paragraphs • Each body must follow this format • Topic sentence • Concrete Detail • FACT-quote, or example from the text • Commentary • Your opinion-supports your CD • Commentary (2nd CM is preferred, not required) • Concrete Detail • Commentary • Commentary • Concluding Sentence

  5. Conclusion • 5-7 Sentences • Summarizes main points • No new information introduced • Answer specific question in prompt

  6. MLA Format • Use standard 8 1/2 by 11 inch white paper. Do not use paper that has been torn out of a notebook. • Use the heading shown on MLA sheet. • Center your title as shown. Do not underline, bold, or use quotation marks around your title. Do not use a different font. • Do not skip lines between paragraphs. • Write on only one side of the paper. • Do not write or type in all capital letters. • Do not write “The End.” • Use 12 point Times New Roman font unless otherwise stated.

  7. Citations • Before using a quote, make sure you introduce it. • Start with a transition, then a signal phrase, then your quote. •  For example, John Proctor says, “I have given you my soul; leave me my name” (240). Transition Signal Phrase Quote Pg. #

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