Essay Structure

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Introduction

0This is a brief intro about the topic you are talking about.

0 Include a strong sentence that attracts the reader (needs to be first sentence)

0Do not include anything specific

0Thesis statement has to be first or third sentence(last sentence)

0Has to be 2-3 sentences.

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Body I

0This is Point A of your topic(It all depends on what type of essay it is! EX: argumentative, persuasive, compare and contrast etc.)

0 Include evidence to support you claim. Usually with solid evidence like quotes from novels, articles, etc.. Any text!(2-3)

0Has to be 4-9 sentences. Do not make it to short or too long.

0Make sure this connect to your thesis!

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Body II

0This is Point B of your essay. (again, depends on what type of essay)

0 Include another piece of evidence (2-3)

0Make sure that its 4-9 sentences long.

0Also this needs to connect with the thesis.

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Conclusion

0This is a brief summary of your essay. This has to be 2-3 sentences.

0Restate your thesis and your topic.

0 You may say an opinion if its an essay about your opinion.

0Have a strong concluding sentence to leave reader amazed.

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Some Transitional WordsAll in all

In conclusion

Certainly

Clearly

To sum up

Therefore

Thus

Truly

Overall

Obviously

In fact