Organization
Pattern 1
Introductory paragraph
Supporting paragraphs <br>
Concluding paragraph
Pattern 2
Introductory paragraph
Supporting paragraphs
Balancing paragraph
Concluding paragraph
How to Write a Good Introductory Paragraph
Opening line: Attracts readers' attention
Background: Gives several sentences of information about the topic.<br>
Thesis: States the main idea of the essay.<br>
How to Write a Good Conclusion
Concluding sentence: Fresh rephrasing of thesis statement<br>
Supporting sentences: Explain how ideas fit together<br>
Closing sentence: Final words<br>