VISUALIZING AN EXTENDED DEFINITION ESSAY: A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The graphic organizer in Figure 18.1 shows the basic organization of an extended definition essay. (For more on creating a graphic organizer, see Chapter 3.)
- The introduction announces the term, provides background information, and usually includes the thesis statement (which briefly defines the term and indicates its significance to readers).
- The body paragraphs, which use one or more patterns of development, present the term’s distinguishing characteristics along with supporting details.
- The conclusion refers back to the thesis and brings the essay to a satisfying close.
FIGURE 18.1 Graphic Organizer for an Extended Definition Essay