Poison Glands. Toads often have puffy looking pockets called paratoid glands located behind the ear that squirt poison at potential predators. So, if you've ever hear a dog scream after picking up an American Toad, now you know what happened!
Body (Supporting Paragraphs). The paragraphs which make up the body of a history essay offers historical evidence to support the thesis statement. Typically, in a high school history essay, there will be as many supporting paragraphs as there are events or topics. The history teacher or assignment outline may ask for a specific number of paragraphs.
1 The main portion of your essay will consist of arguments to support and defend your thesis. 2  APA style does not require a labeled thesis statement but often requires an abstract. 3  MLA style requires a thesis statement.