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The Writing Section
For example, in the following sample Analytical/Expository essay, the thesis statement
is:
I am against the “Back to Basics” movement because it inhibits creativity,
fails to recognize the importance of the arts, and restricts the curriculum.
The thesis statement comes at the end of the introductory paragraph followed by
paragraphs that explain each supporting point. The paper ends with a summary of
the reasons and a restatement of the thesis sentence. Each paragraph should contain
approximately three to five sentences.
The introduction invites the reader to read on. The following reasons (three are
usually sufficient) should give supporting examples or evidence. Your concluding
paragraph summarizes your reasons and restates the thesis statement.
The why essay format looks like the following table in outline form:
Paragraph Why Essay Format Examples by Paragraph
Number
1 Introduction — Thesis Sentence Paragraph 1
2 Reason 1 Paragraph 2
3 Reason 2 Paragraph 3
4 Reason 3 Paragraph 4
5 Conclusion Paragraph 5
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