G.U.M.P. and stuff. Transitions.pdf (application/pdf Object) Basic_transition_words.pdf (application/pdf Object) ABE-GED Activity 17--Building Bridges with Transitions-A writing activity.pdf (application/pdf Object) Writing the Essay Intro and Conclusion. Your essay lacks only two paragraphs now: the introduction and the conclusion. These paragraphs will give the reader a point of entry to and a point of exit from your essay. Introduction The introduction should be designed to attract the reader's attention and give her an idea of the essay's focus.
Begin with an attention grabber. The attention grabber you use is up to you, but here are some ideas:Startling information This information must be true and verifiable, and it doesn't need to be totally new to your readers. Conclusion The conclusion brings closure to the reader, summing up your points or providing a final perspective on your topic. All the conclusion needs is three or four strong sentences which do not need to follow any set formula. Guide to Writing a Basic Essay: Sample Essay. The essay below demonstrates the principles of writing a basic essay. The different parts of the essay have been labeled. The thesis statement is in bold, the topic sentences are in italics, and each main point is underlined.
When you write your own essay, of course, you will not need to mark these parts of the essay unless your teacher has asked you to do so. They are marked here just so that you can more easily identify them. "A dog is man's best friend. " In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household. Lastly, one of the most attractive features of cats as housepets is their ease of care. Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions. Writing prompts. Dr. Grammar | University of Northern Iowa. Free English Grammar Lessons and Tests.