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Parts of an essay
There are many different types of essays depending on what you are writing. Regardless of whether you write an argument, a preference, or a comparison essay, the basic components of an essay remain the same.
Introduction
There are no hard and fast rules regarding the length of your introduction. It may consist of
three to five sentences. You may write longer introductions but don’t make it shorter than two
sentences. Do not copy the question in your introduction. Many students commit this mistake.
Instead, paraphrase it.
The first sentence of your introduction is called the hook. That is exactly what it is supposed to do. It should hook the reader. Make it as interesting as possible. The
middle sentence or sentences may delve a little into the background. The last sentence of the introductory paragraph is called the thesis statement. It should outline your opinion /
preference and briefly explain your reasons.
Body paragraphs
There should be two or three body paragraphs. They should begin with a statement that
supports your thesis (topic sentence). The rest of the paragraphs should give examples and
descriptions supporting your argument or stand (developing sentences). If you are writing a
comparison essay, the first body paragraph should analyze one side of the argument / situation
and the second body paragraph should look at the other side of the argument / situation. In a
comparison essay, you don’t really have to write more than two body paragraphs.
Conclusion
Restate your thesis statement (your opinion). Don’t repeat the exact same words and phrases used in the introduction.
Paraphrase them. You may also include additional information such as your comment,
recommendation, suggestion, prediction etc
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THE FIVE-PARAGRAPH ESSAY
A classic format for compositions is the five-paragraph essay. It is not the only format for
writing an essay, of course, but it is a useful model for you to keep in mind, especially as you
begin to develop your composition skills.
Introductory Paragraph
The introductory paragraph should include the thesis statement, a kind of minioutline for the paper: it tells the reader what the essay is about.
The last sentence of this paragraph must also contain a transitional "hook"
which moves the reader to the first paragraph of the body of the paper.
Body - First paragraph:
The first paragraph of the body should contain the strongest argument, most
significant example, cleverest illustration, or an obvious beginning point. The first
sentence of this paragraph should include the "reverse hook" which ties in with the
transitional hook at the end of the introductory paragraph. The topic for this
paragraph should be in the first or second sentence. This topic should relate to the
thesis statement in the introductory paragraph. The last sentence in this paragraph
should include a transitional hook to tie into the second paragraph of the body.
Body - Second paragraph:
The second paragraph of the body should contain the second strongest
argument, second most significant example, second cleverest illustration, or an
obvious follow up the first paragraph in the body. The first sentence of this
paragraph should include the reverse hook which ties in with the transitional hook
at the end of the first paragraph of the body. The topic for this paragraph should bein the first or second sentence. This topic should relate to the thesis statement in the
introductory paragraph. The last sentence in this paragraph should include a
transitional hook to tie into the third paragraph of the body.
Body - Third paragraph:
The third paragraph of the body should contain the weakest argument, weakest
example, weakest illustration, or an obvious follow up to the second paragraph in
the body. The first sentence of this paragraph should include the reverse hook
which ties in with the transitional hook at the end of the second paragraph. The
topic for this paragraph should be in the first or second sentence. This topic should
relate to the thesis statement in the introductory paragraph. The last sentence in this
paragraph should include a transitional concluding hook that signals the reader that
this is the final major point being made in this paper. This hook also leads into the
last, or concluding, paragraph.
Concluding paragraph:
This paragraph should include the following:
1. an allusion to the pattern used in the introductory paragraph,
2. a restatement of the thesis statement, using some of the original language or language
that "echoes" the original language. (The restatement, however, must not be a duplicate
thesis statement.)
3. a summary of the three main points from the body of the paper.
4. a final statement that gives the reader signals that the discussion has come to an end.
(This final statement may be a "call to action" in an persuasive paper.)