# CINCO BODY PARAGRAPHS

• In the body paragraphs, the writer presents a topic and main idea
• Each body paragraph develops one key idea
• The body paragraphs provide the details that support the thesis
• Pick three points that work best together to prove a main idea or key idea

# FOUR LE CONCLUSION

• Restate the thesis in new words to remind the readers of the central idea.
• Summarize the main points. Keeo main points in same order as body
• Write an effective ending. Offer opinions, ask question, etc.
• Keep it brief; 4-5 sentences
• Conclusion sums up main points; it should balance the intro

#3 THE INTRODUCTION

• States the main idea
• Grabs the readers attention
• Previews all the essay's key points
• Contains the thesis

# DOS: THE THESIS STATEMENT

• Thesis should state the main idea
• Should be 1-2 sentences long
• Last sentence of intro paragraph
• Not too broad, not too narrow
• Foundation of the esssy

THE LAST ONE: HAVE FUN WITH IT!