Introduction:

Body Paragraph:

T The topic sentence is always the first ● Start paragraph with a transition word (Look at ‘Time’ or ‘Importance’)
sentence in a body paragraph. It should ● Breakdown one of the points made in the Thesis statement.
tell us what the paragraph will be about
or what it will be arguing. (1-2
Sentences)

E Explain what you mean in greater detail,
and give it a more SPECIFIC FOCUS. Use
some of those supporting details that you
can’t use in your topic sentence. (2-3
Sentences)
● Use a transition word (Look at ‘Adding information’, ‘Comparison’,
‘Compare’)
● Breakdown any terms that the reader needs to know.
● Summarise text connection to your paragraph point.

E You will need to provide some evidence
to support these claims and show that
you are right. This will usually be done
through finding a relevant quote from
the book you are studying. (2-3
Sentences- Repeat twice)
● USE QUOTES- STRONGEST EVIDENCE
● Briefly introduce the background surrounding the quote before the actual
quote.
● After the quote, tie back the quote to the essay question focus with a
supporting detail. Use a transition word (Look at ‘Example’, ‘Cause &
Effect’)

L A linking sentence is similar to a topic ● End paragraph with a transition word (Look at ‘Time’ or ‘Importance’)
sentence: it needs to link things back to ● Connect back to the thesis statement from the introduction.
the essay topic & offer a mini-conclusion
of the evidence you provided in that
paragraph. (1-2 Sentences)
Essays have THREE body paragraphs in total.

Conclusion: