Across
- 2. A paragraph that develops one main idea and supports the thesis
- 4. A word or phrase that connects ideas and helps an essay flow smoothly
- 6. The final paragraph that summarizes the main ideas and closes the essay
- 7. The main position or claim that the writer is trying to support
- 8. The main argument or point that an essay is trying to prove
Down
- 1. The first paragraph that introduces the topic and thesis
- 2. A list of sources used to research and write an essay
- 3. Facts, examples, quotations, or research used to support an idea
- 5. The sentence that states the main idea of a body paragraph
- 6. A reference that shows where information or ideas came from