English Essay Structure and Tips

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Introduction paragraph requirements

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1. Introduce the concept related to the question. 2. State the title and author if discussing a piece of work. 3. Briefly state supporting information. 4. Include a thesis statement explaining the purpose of the writing.

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Body paragraph structure

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1. Start with a topic sentence stating the main idea. 2. Use specific details and examples to support the topic sentence. 3. Use ICE format for quotes and documents. 4. Conclude with a sentence tying the paragraph together.

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Conclusion paragraph elements

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1. Restate the thesis, including the title and author. 2. Summarize information from each body paragraph. 3. Emphasize the main idea or point.