English I at Straighterline (review)

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Read the instructions and identify the type of essay you are being asked to write (Proposal, argument, comparison, close reading analysis, classification, etc.)

Introductory paragraph
-Introduce topic
-THESIS STATEMENT (Natural sentence, not a statement of intent)
--List supporting argument paragraph topics as part of thesis statement; you can use a semi-colon to put two complete sentences together and make sure the list of paragraphs one, two and three are included in a single thesis sentence

First argument topic paragraph
Use transitional phrase, e.g. "Firstly, ..."
-First sentence states topic
--Body supports argument topic stated in first sentence
---Final sentence restates argument topic and sets up next paragraph

Second argument topic paragraph
Use transitional phrase, e.g. "Meanwhile/Next/Moving on..."
-First sentence states topic
--Body supports argument topic stated in first sentence
---Final sentence restates argument topic and sets up next paragraph

Third argument topic paragraph (possible inclusion of counter-argument)
Use transitional phrase
-First sentence states topic
--Body supports argument topic stated in first sentence (i.e., refutation of counter-argument)
---Final sentence restates argument topic and sets up next paragraph

Conclusion paragraph
"In conclusion..."
-Recap argument topics
-Recap thesis statement
-Close on a nice line

If you have time, check your grammar and punctuation. Five sentences per paragraph is enough.