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This states the main idea of a body paragraph.
A topic sentence
The part of an essay that summarizes the main points and final thoughts.
The conclusion
What's the best position for a topic sentence in a paragraph for English readers?
The first sentence.
The part of the essay that hooks the reader's interest, identifies the topic, and includes a thesis statement.
The introduction
The three parts of a paragraph
Topic sentence, supporting sentence(s) and concluding sentence
Three ways of making your writing coherent or holding all the ideas together.
Repeating key nouns
Using consistent pronouns
Using transition signals
Sentences that support a topic sentence with specific details, facts, examples, or reasons.
Supporting Sentences
Words or phrases that link ideas and guide the reader.
Transition signals or cohesive devices or linking words.
The type of essay where you want to strongly persuade the reader to support your point of view
An argumentative essay
The part of an essay that develops or supports each argument in the thesis statement
The body paragraphs
What are the two parts of a topic sentence?
The topic and the controlling idea.
This is rewriting something from another source in your own words.
Paraphrasing.
This tells the reader your viewpoint and the direction of the essay
The thesis statement
In this kind of essay you discuss the reasons for something and / or the results
A cause and effect essay
What's the difference between paraphrasing and summarising?
Summarising is shorter. You only write the key points and leave out the details.