the three parts of an essay
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Unity: a paragraph discusses one and only one main idea from beginning toend
Coherence: the sentences must hold together; that is, the movement from one sentence to the next must be logical and smooth, without sudden jumps

There are two ways to achieve coherence: -

1. Repeated key words

2. Transition signals

Transition Signals

- To introduce an additional idea: in addition, furthermore, moreover, besides, also, too, and.

- To introduce an opposite idea or contrast: on the other hand, in contrast, however, nevertheless, instead, still, and nonetheless, but, yet, although, while, whereas, though, even though..

- To introduce a choice or alternative: otherwise, or, if, unless.

- To introduce a restatement or explanation: in fact, indeed, that is .

To list in order: first, second, third, next, last, finally, the first, second, the next, last, final…

- To introduce an example: for example, for instance

- To introduce a conclusion or summary: clearly, in brief, in conclusion, indeed, in short, in summary

- To introduce a result: accordingly, as a result, as a consequent, therefore, consequently, hence, thus, so

The Introductory Paragraph

It has two parts:

A. General statements

1. introduce the general topic of the essay

2.capture the reader’s interests

B. Thesis statements

1. states the specific topic

2.may list subtopics or subdivisions of the main topics

3.may indicate the pattern of organization of the essay

4.is normally the last sentence in the introductory paragraph,

what is a thesis statement?
a. The thesis statement is the sentences that tells the main idea of the whole essay