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Traditionally, the topic sentence is where you would tell the reader what the rest of the essay is about. It goes in the first paragraph. The closing paragraph summarizes the main points and conclusions made in the essay.
You should begin a body paragraph for an essay with a clear beginning, and transitional statement.
The Preamble
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In the first, introductory paragraph of the essay
The thesis statement is usually found at the end of the introduction paragraph in an essay. It clearly states the main point or argument of the essay.
Introduction
If its the introduction no you don't. if its the first body paragraph then yes.
introduction, body, concluding
I think you're talking about a 5 paragraph essay. The construction goes: 1 paragraph for the introduction 3 paragraphs of arguments (1 paragraph for each argument supporting your thesis) 1 paragraph for the conclusion.
I think you're talking about a 5 paragraph essay. The construction goes: 1 paragraph for the introduction 3 paragraphs of arguments (1 paragraph for each argument supporting your thesis) 1 paragraph for the conclusion.
You start your essay by writing an introductory paragraph. The paragraph should contain a general overview of the essay topic and explain why the topic is important. It should also contain a well-developed thesis statement, which the writer will support in the essay body using relevant evidence and data.
The central claim.
systematic and planned ideas for the introductory paragraph
Sounds like a format for an essay.
The introduction part of an essay is the first paragraph written within the eassay. It introduces your reader to the topic or main idea of the essay, and typically includes the main idea or thesis statement written at the end of this paragraph.
it gets the readers attention