2. 3 Easy Steps!
1. Write an introduction paragraph
2. Write 1-3 body paragraphs
3. Write the conclusion paragraph
3. Introduction
Should be 2-3 sentences
Should start with something creative
or interesting
Should introduce the topic and the
main idea you will be talking about
4. Body
Should be 1-3 paragraphs, depending
on how many main ideas you have
Each paragraph should be at least 3
sentences or more
Introduce each paragraph with a
topic sentence, or what you will be
talking about in that paragraph
5. Conclusion
Talk about the main ideas of your
body paragraphs
If you haven’t already, include
opinions or final thoughts on your
topic
Should be 2-3 sentences
6. Common linking words to use inCommon linking words to use in
thethe paragraphsparagraphs::
First- usually used in 1st body paragraph
Next- usually used in 2nd or 3rd body
paragraph
Finally- usually starts your last body
paragraph
In conclusion- usually starts conclusion
paragraph
Also- to add another thought or idea
To continue- to keep talking about
something
7. Linking words that can be usedLinking words that can be used
inin all the essayall the essay::
And- to link 2 ideas or sentences
Or- indicates an alternative
Like- for example
Such as- like
But- on the contrary, however
Because- the reason why
So- to that extent, therefore
Although/Even Though- in spite of the fact
8. In my opinion- to address your opinions
For me- to address your opinions
Therefore- because of this…
Also- in addition to
As well as- in addition to
Like- for example
Such as- like
