| The
Parts of the Essay and What They Should Include. |
Suggestions
for Writing Each Section of the Essay |
Introduction
- Introductory material to grab the reader's attention
- Thesis statement
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Follow
one of these strategies:
- Begin with a quotation or proverb
- Begin with an anecdote
- Begin with a startling or interesting fact
- Begin by posing a question
Note: Make sure that your introduction states the main idea,
or thesis, of the essay. |
Each
Body Paragraph
- Main supporting idea (topic sentence)
- Details related to main supporting idea
Note: A five-paragraph essay should contain three body
paragraphs. |
Do
the following for each paragraph:
- Use transitions at the beginning of and within the paragraph
- Include a topic sentence that states a single main idea related
to the thesis of the essay
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Conclusion
- Any material that will wrap up the essay and give your reader a
satisfying sense of closure
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Follow
one or more of these strategies:
- Restate your thesis in other words or as a question
- Summarize the main ideas from your body paragraphs
- Draw a conclusion based upon the information that you have
presented in the rest of the essay
- Relate your topic to your reader, telling why it is important to
his or her life
- Suggest that your reader take some action related to the topic
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