| A | B |
|---|
| Introduction | First paragraph-5/6 sentences |
| Thesis sentence | Main idea of the essay-last sentence of the introduction |
| Support paragraphs | Contain arguments to support the thesis |
| Topic sentence | First sentence of support paragraphs-states main idea of the paragraph |
| Topic sentence for conclusion | Restate the thesis |
| Conclusion | Last paragraph-not a summary |
| Transition | Word, phrase, or sentence that links one part of the essay to another |
| Concession paragraph | Gives credit to the other side of the argument |
| Concession statements | The opposition |
| Rebuttal | Contradicts the concession |
