OGT Writing Last Study Session

Writing Requirements Introduction: Background information Hooks your reader Functions as the “shallow end” Thesis statement Tells your reader exactly what you’re going to talk about DO NOT SAY “I will write about” or “this essay is about” Blueprint List exactly what you will be discussing (each of your body paragraphs)

Writing Requirements Body Paragraphs: Topic sentence should begin each paragraph Should contain transitions (first, another, finally) Should clearly state what you will be discussing in the paragraph Each topic sentence should be followed by some sort of explanation Could be an example Each paragraph should end by restating the main idea of the paragraph Sort of functions as the bottom bun—why is this important

Writing Requirements Conclusion: You still need a topic sentence Must include a transition! Can be the restatement of thesis and main points Restate your thesis and main points End with a call to action or decisive statement It is very important that…