Essay Writing

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Writing an essay can feel difficult at first.

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But it is easier when you know the steps.

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An essay is a short piece of writing about one topic.

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Students write essays in school and at university.

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A good essay has a clear structure and strong ideas.

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Today we will learn the basic parts of an essay.

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Every essay starts with an introduction.

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The introduction tells the reader about your topic.

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It also includes your thesis.

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A thesis is your main idea in one sentence.

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For example, your thesis can be "Dogs are better pets than cats."

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This sentence tells the reader what you will argue.

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The thesis is the most important part of your essay.

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The body paragraphs come after the introduction.

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Each body paragraph has one argument.

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An argument is a reason that supports your thesis.

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You need evidence to make your argument stronger.

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Evidence can be facts, numbers, or examples.

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For instance, you can write "Studies showed that dogs are more loyal."

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Always explain your evidence clearly to the reader.

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The last part of an essay is the conclusion.

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The conclusion does not add new ideas.

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It repeats your thesis in different words.

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It also summarizes your main arguments.

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A good conclusion makes the reader think about your topic.

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You can end with a question or a strong final sentence.

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Now you know the basic parts of an essay.

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Remember to start with a clear thesis.

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Then use arguments and evidence in the body.

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Finally, write a strong conclusion.

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Practice will make your writing better over time.

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So start writing today and do not be afraid of mistakes!