3 Part Essay Structure

Introduction

Hook

The ​hook​ makes a strong, concise statement that emphasizes the importance of the topic

without over-generalizing. It is designed to catch the reader's interest and give a sense of the

essay's purpose.

Background

These sentences lay the groundwork of the essay, sketching the ​historical context​ and

introducing information that will be explored in more detail later. They give just enough

information for the reader to understand the essay's argument.

Thesis statement

The two-sentence ​thesis statement​ establishes the focus and purpose of the essay. It maps the

main points that will be discussed and summarizes the overall argument

The Body

Topic sentence

The ​topic sentence​ introduces the focus of the paragraph, which is clearly linked to the thesis

statement​.

Evidence and explanation

The body of each ​paragraph​ builds an argument in support of the topic sentence, citing

information from secondary sources as evidence​.

Concluding sentence

The paragraph ​ends​ by emphasizing its central point: that even with support, blind people were

at a social disadvantage.
Conclusion

Transition to conclusion

The first sentence of the ​conclusion​ briefly summarizes what the preceding paragraphs have

discussed, and signals the transition from specific points back to general ideas. It

avoids ​unnecessary concluding statements​ (such as "to sum up").

Synthesis and significance

Instead of summarizing each paragraph in turn, the conclusion ​connects and contrasts​ the

essay's main points, showing the relation between them. It emphasizes the importance and

broader implications of the essay's thesis.

Closure

To end the essay, this sentence makes a concise, catchy summary of the main point. It is

decisive, but it subtly opens up more general questions about disability and society.