There is a basic formula for writing a well-structured essay. Ultimately, it is the writer's job to plug their words into the formula effectively and correctly. However, having the tools to put an essay together in an organized manner can go a very long way to writing a successful essay. Structure is one of the key elements in essay writing, and with the conclusion of today's blog, you will have all the elements needed to present a well-structured essay. Speaking of conclusions, today we are going to look at conclusion paragraphs. As a reminder, let's briefly look at all the components of an essay.

1. ELEMENTS OF AN
ESSAY: CONCLUSION
PARAGRAPHS

2. Structure is one of the key elements
OF ESSAY WRITING.

3. Having the tools to put together an essay in an
organized manner can go a very long way to writing a
successful essay.

4. Let’s take a brief look at all the
components of an
essay.
Review
ELEMENTS OF AN
ESSAY

5. The introduction
paragraph is the heart.
Elements of an Essay
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The thesis statement is
the glue.
The details are the key.
The commentary is
the treasure.
The body paragraphs
are the meat.
The conclusion
paragraph is the bow.

6. Is designed to catch the reader’s attention.
The Introduction
Paragraph

7. Thesis Statement
Holds my entire
paper together.
It is placed at the end of the
introduction paragraph.

8. The body paragraphs are the largest portion of the essay.

9. Unlock my argument.
The details

10. The
commentary
Makes an essay shine.

11. THE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH ties the essay together.

12. Conclusion
ParagraphSince the conclusion paragraph wraps
everything up, it is important to learn how
to write one well.

13. Your conclusion paragraph should
Recap the
points you
made in your
body
paragraphs
Leave the
reader with a
powerful
closing
statement
Restate your
thesis
statement

14. CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
Restatement
Recap
So what?

15. CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH COMPONENTS
Restatement
Use different words
to remind the reader
of your thesis
statement.
Recap
Remind the reader
of the main points
from each of the
body paragraphs.
So What?
Your last sentence
should be powerful.
Tell the reader why
they should care
about your essay.

16. Based on the type of essay you
are writing.
Write
A SO WHAT
SENTENCE

17. InformativeWrite an objective truth
AnalysisWrite why your analysis improves the reading of the text
PersuasiveTry writing a call to action

18. Now it is your turn.
WRITE YOUR OWN ESSAY BASED ON
THE ELEMENTS OF AN ESSAY

19. Before you get started, check out our outline of an
essay here

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