The Three Parts of an Essay

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The Three Parts of an Essay
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3 basic parts

• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion

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Introduction

• Consists of one paragraph
• Address the topic in the first sentence
• Present three examples or ideas to support your
  opinion

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Body

• Consists of three paragraphs
• 1st paragraph details on example one
• 2ndparagraph details on example two
• 3rd paragraph details on example three
• Each paragraph should have three to five
  sentences
• Use transitional words and phrases to strengthen
  the organization, such as
• First of all, In conclusion,
• Secondly, As I have stated,
• Finally,
• Indent to show where a new paragraph begins

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Conclusion

• Consists of one paragraph
• Restates the introduction

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In Review

• The three parts of an essay will organize into
  five paragraphs
• 1st Introduction
• Address the topic
• Present three
  examples
• 2nd Details on example
  one
• 3rd Details on example
  two
• 4th Details on example
  three
• 5th Conclusion
• Restate the
  introduction