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Essay Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lead | Attention grabbing beginning |
| Thesis | Drives the essay. Includes a topic, claim, and evidence. |
| Topic | The subject of the essay. One or two words. |
| Claim | The point to be argued or supported. |
| Evidence | Word for word proof to support a claim. |
| Introduction | This paragraph is often made up of a lead, a link, and a thesis. |
| Body Paragraphs | These paragraphs are often organized with RACE. |
| Transitions | Connecting words. |
| Conclusion | This paragraph usually has a bookend, a restated thesis, and a super so what. |