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Structure of a Composition
Planning and writing a
composition
Read the question or composition
title carefully to make sure you
understand exactly what is
required.
Heading
I. Introduction
Introductory statements
Thesis statement
II. Body
Brainstorming:
Planning:
If you are asked
to discuss a topic or give your
opinion it is important to organize
your thoughts and present your
arguments clearly in paragraphs,
and to work out the structure of
LINKING
your
essay before you start to
WORDS
write.
TO ADD: Again, also, and, and then,
besides, equally important, finally,
first, further, furthermore, in
addition, in the first place, last,
moreover, next, second, still, too.
TO COMPARE: also, in the same way,
likewise, similarly
TO CONTRAST: although, and yet, at the
same time, but at the same time, despite
that, even so, even though, for all that,
however, in contrast, in spite of, instead,
nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the
contrary, on the other hand, otherwise,
regardless, still, though, yet
TO EMPHASIZE: certainly, indeed, in fact, of
course, definitely, extremely, obviously, in
fact,
Heading: ___________________________
Introduction
Introductory
statement
Write
about 120
/150 words on the following topic:
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Thesis statement:
Are pets childrens best friends?
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From my point of view
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Body
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First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence):
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2. On the one hand,
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____________. Moreover,
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Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence):
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3. On the other hand,
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____________. And last but not least,
Conclusion
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Closing statement
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4.Restate
To sum thesis:
up
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