Paragraphs vs. Essays
| A
Paragraph Has: |
An Essay
Has: |
| One main idea developed
in a number of sentences. |
One main idea developed
in a number of paragraphs. |
| A topic sentence which
states the main idea of the paragraph. |
An introductory paragraph
with a thesis statement which states the main
(central) idea of the essay. |
| Middle sentences giving
supporting details, description, other support,
and explanation. |
Body paragraphs giving
support details, description, other support, and
explanation. Each body paragraph will have its
own topic sentence. |
| A strong ending sentence. |
A strong concluding
paragraph. |
| An orderly paragraph
pattern. |
An orderly essay pattern
or outline. |