The first part of the introduction that introduces the topic and gives some general information about it.

The most important sentence in an essay that comes at the end of the introduction. It expresses the main idea or purpose of the whole essay.

These make up the main section of an essay where all the key ideas and supporting details are discussed.

Usually the first sentence of a paragraph and expresses its main idea or central focus.

These are found in the body paragraphs. They come after the topic sentence and provide support for its main idea.

Usually follow supporting ideas and develop them through such things as explanations, examples, or definitions.

This comes at the end of a body paragraph to restate the main idea.

This is the last paragraph of an essay. It reminds the reader of the thesis statement and summarises the key points discussed in the body paragraphs.

Words or phrases that link important ideas within a paragraph or between paragraphs.