What are the critcal steps in essay writing?

Answer 1

the first paragraph, the introduction, discusses what the essay will be about. it should also include the thesis statement, usually the last sentence of the introduction. the introduction should have atleast 4 complete sentences. then (providing this isn't a college level essay, i'm just talking high school essays) you will need to prove three points, or specifically mention 3 things pertaining to the subject, in the next 3 paragraphs. each paragraph should have ATLEAST 5-6 complete sentences. you can do more than 3 paragraphs in the middle if you have more to say, but you shouldn't do less than 3. and then the last paragraph should be your conclusion. your closing statements or closing argument. like the introduction, your closing paragraph should have atleast 4 sentences. following this formula, it makes essay writing really easy. all you have to do is pick your topic, pick 3 things about that topic to elaborate on, and write an introduction and conclusion. when you break it down paragraph by paragraph, it makes it seem a lot less daunting.