Using Signposting
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Using Formulaic Organization
The beauty of the paragraph format
The beauty of the 5-paragraph
essay format, including
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The parts of the 5-paragraph
essay format: The Introduction (3 - 5 sentences) Optional hook, e.g., interesting statistic or fact; Any important relevant background information and definition, etc. Thesis statement including the main idea of the essay and the 3 supporting ideas The Body (3 paragraphs of about 6 - 9 sentences each) The supporting ideas (for the main idea) with elaborations The Conclusion (2 - 5 sentences) Summary to synthesis; the insight |
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Who are we writing for, and where do we want to take them?
What do we want to share with them? |