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Essay structure (intro/body/conclusion)

Grade 7 · English Language Arts · Free lesson

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Every great essay needs a clear structure to help your reader. Think of an essay like a sandwich. It has a top bun, yummy fillings in the middle, and a bottom bun to hold it all together.

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The introduction is your top bun. It grabs the reader's attention with a hook. Then, it states your main idea, which is called a thesis statement.

Introduction (Top Bun)

The body paragraphs are the filling. They give evidence and details to support your main point. Each body paragraph should focus on just one clear reason.

Body Paragraphs (Fillings)

The conclusion is your bottom bun. It wraps up your writing. You restate your thesis in a new way and leave the reader with a final, lasting thought.

Conclusion (Bottom Bun)
✏️ Worked example

Let's build a structured draft about why middle schools should have longer recess. We need to organize our ideas into a focused, three-part essay outline.

  1. Step 1: Write the Introduction. Start with a hook about energy. State your thesis: 'Middle schools should have longer recess because it improves focus and builds social skills.'
  2. Step 2: Write Body Paragraph 1. Focus only on the first reason: focus. Explain how running around helps brains wake up for math class.
  3. Step 3: Write Body Paragraph 2. Focus only on the second reason: social skills. Explain how playing team games teaches classmates to cooperate.
  4. Step 4: Write the Conclusion. Restate your main points in a fresh way. End with a call to action: 'Give students more playtime, and watch them succeed!'
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