| A | B |
| Transition | Word that helps move your writing from one place, time, or idea to another |
| Hook | First sentence of introduction |
| Thesis Statement | Last sentence in introduction and first sentence in conclusion |
| Topic Sentence | First sentence in body paragraphs |
| Conclusion | Last paragraph |
| Introduction | First paragraph |
| Body | All paragraphs except first and last |
| Supporting Details | Sentences other than the first sentence in body paragraphs |
| Text Evidence | "A lot of people don't believe in curses" (41). |
| Expository | Writing that explains, defines, or informs |