Thesis Essay Checklist
Introductory Paragraph:
_____Universal, broad sentence which gets the reader’s attention.
_____2-3 clarifying sentences which includes the title and author of the book, general
background info about the story.
_____Thesis statement.
Body Paragraph #1 (FREDS)
_____ Fact (topic sentence)
_____ Reason (set the scene)
_____Example (quotation)
_____Detail (explain your quotation)
_____So What (concluding sentence)
Body Paragraph #2 (FREDS)
_____ Fact (topic sentence)
_____ Reason (set the scene)
_____Example (quotation)
_____Detail (explain your quotation)
_____So What (concluding sentence
Body Paragraph #3 (FREDS)
_____ Fact (topic sentence)
_____ Reason (set the scene)
_____Example (quotation)
_____Detail (explain your quotation)
_____So What (concluding sentence)
Concluding Paragraph
____Restate thesis statement using different words.
____Summarize the three examples stated in your body paragraphs. (Should be 2
sentences)
_____ Broad universal statement making the reader think… (So What? Statement)
Double check:
____take out language that says “This quote shows, This shows etc.)
____ take out words that may be over used, making your essay sound repetitive
____ Make sure you have a catchy title
____ Make sure you have the page number after each quotation. Ex: (45).