Four Body Paragraphs

Your essay should use a basic three-paragraph structure (introductory paragraph with a hook and a thesis, a supporting paragraph, and a concluding paragraph) and should be written in 12-point font with one-inch page margins.

Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis statement to introduce the purpose of the paper.

Be sure to begin with a strong hook and include a thesis statement that lays out your main argument, supporting details, and a good conclusion.

Write your second body paragraph from another text, focusing on the same element as mentioned in your introduction paragraph.

1. Paragraph One - Introduction (include a lead/hook, set the context for the essay, give the three main ideas, thesis statement is last sentence)

This essay was originally written in February of 1996 for a composition class that I took at a local community college while completing my third and final year of high school. The original text has been edited to correct spelling and grammar. In truth, this essay is more of a collaboration between Betsy and I. She had take the class from the same instructor the year before. Many of the concepts discussed are largely extrapolations and enhancements of ideas she expressed. She got a B+ on her version; I got an A on mine :).

Introduce the second main point of the argument. Then, provide evidence from the sources. Multiple pieces of evidence should be provided to support the main point.

Establish the background context - LOOK AT THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF YOUR ESSAY PACKET-APPROX 2 SENTENCES

Complete the outline following the instructions above. Use the example as a guide, using complete sentences for all subpoints.

If you need more guidance, you can find a sample outline in the Ashford Writing Center, located under Learning

A full and complete paragraph consists of a MINIMUM of 8-10 sentences and follows a

SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH This is the second part of your chickenfoot. Give the topic of this paragraph (Answer), then give evidence to support your idea (Cite evidence), explain how this evidence proves your point (Explain), and finally include a Summary sentence. Remember to indent.

I feel like the body paragraphs are the strongest. I believe this because I feel like the details given help paint a picture. Also I spent the most time on. I think the weakest part in my essay are the introductory and conclusion paragraphs. I have always struggled with these and I am trying to get better. I know for sure that my thesis are never up to par. I did have some trouble in my body paragraphs I could not remember if when paraphrasing or summarizing you add () this and a page number, so I did it

1. Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. Your composition should be three to five paragraphs long. It should contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

To set up your essay, you may use headings such as “introduction”, “Communication strategies” “Conclusion” etc. If you want. Or you can set it up so that each paragraphs are structured and there is good flow.