Components
An essay has four basic components:
Introduction with Thesis
Introduces the limited topic to be discussed: Tells the reader what the paper is about.
Supports or develops the thesis with well-developed paragraphs: The heart of the paper.
Brings the paper to a logical conclusion: Tells the reader what the paper is about and answers the question, "So what?"
The attached documents:
Essay Structure v.1 illustrates the relationship between the components.
Introduction_Body_Conclusion includes a brief explanation of each component and lists strategies for the hook and the conclusion.