Basic Essay Structure

Every essay basically has different structure, according to its type.

• True

• False

Every essay has three basic parts, EXCEPT ...

• introduction

• supporting sentences

• conclusion

Introduction (or introductory paragraph) consists of ... paragraph.

• one

• two

• more than two

Introduction (or introductory paragraph) consists of three parts, EXCEPT ...

• hook (opening sentence)

• body paragraphs

• thesis

In the body paragraphs, you can write ... to support the thesis.

• examples

• general information

• negations

When you write a short (250 - 300 words) essay, you won't need any expert opinion, quotations, or secondary source.

• True

• False

Conclusion (or concluding paragraph) consists of ... and ...

• summary -- restatement the thesis

• hook -- background information

• narration -- description

By the end of concluding paragraph, you can write a final comment.

• True

• False

Have you ever write an essay in English?

• Yes

• No

Do you think you are ready to write a longer piece of writing in English, like writing an essay?

• Yes

• No