WRITING ESSAYS

Structure of a Composition
Planning and writing a
composition
Read the question or composition
title carefully to make sure you
understand exactly what is
required.

Heading
I. Introduction
Introductory statements
Thesis statement
II. Body

Brainstorming:

First supporting idea

Quickly note down

some ideas on the topic as you
think of them. Then write down
some vocabulary that you know
you will need to write about this
subject.

Transition, topic sentence

Planning:
If you are asked
to discuss a topic or give your
opinion it is important to organize
your thoughts and present your
arguments clearly in paragraphs,
and to work out the structure of
LINKING
your
essay before you start to
WORDS
write.
TO ADD: Again, also, and, and then,
besides, equally important, finally,
first, further, furthermore, in
addition, in the first place, last,
moreover, next, second, still, too.
TO COMPARE: also, in the same way,
likewise, similarly
TO CONTRAST: although, and yet, at the
same time, but at the same time, despite
that, even so, even though, for all that,
however, in contrast, in spite of, instead,
nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the
contrary, on the other hand, otherwise,
regardless, still, though, yet
TO EMPHASIZE: certainly, indeed, in fact, of
course, definitely, extremely, obviously, in
fact,

Discussion, examples, and

analysis
Second supporting idea
Transition, topic sentence
Discussion, examples, and
analysis
III. Conclusion
Transition, statement reflecting
back on thesis
Restate key points >Ending
statement that provokes thought.
TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE after all, as an
illustration, even, for example, for instance,
in conclusion, indeed, in fact, in other
words, in short, it is true, of course, namely,
specifically, that is, to illustrate, thus, truly
TO SHOW SEQUENCE after a while,
afterward, again, also, and then, as long as,
at last, at length, at that time, before,
besides, earlier, eventually, finally, formerly,
further, furthermore, in addition, in the first
place, in the past, last, lately, meanwhile,
moreover, next, now, presently, second,
shortly, simultaneously, since, so far, soon,
still, subsequently, then, thereafter, too,
until, until now, when
TO SUMMARIZE : all in all, altogether, as
has been said, finally, in brief, in conclusion,
in other words, in particular, in short, , in
summary, on the whole, that is, therefore, ,
to summarize, and last but not least.

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Introduction
Introductory
statement
Write
about 120
/150 words on the following topic:
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Thesis statement:
Are pets childrens best friends?
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From my point of view
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Body
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First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence):
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2. On the one hand,
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____________. Moreover,
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Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence):
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3. On the other hand,
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____________. And last but not least,
Conclusion
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Closing statement
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4.Restate
To sum thesis:
up
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