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Hook/general idea (optional) Introduction Hook/general idea (optional) Everyone needs someone special in their lives. Topic My best friend is Zeinab. She is a student at Zayed University. She is the daughter of my father’s brother, so that means she is my cousin. Background info Thesis Zainab is a beautiful person with many appealing qualities, and she has a positive influence on me. Paragraph topics This intro is 51 words

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This conclusion is 45 words My cousin Zeinab is my best friend because she is lovely inside and outside. She teaches me to be a better person 1. Repeat topic/thesis Body 1 topic Body 2 topic 2. opinion, suggestion, hope for future I am a little sad because we go to different schools now, but I hope someday soon we will spend more time together. Never add new details This conclusion is 45 words

Mariam is a lovely person with a great personality. Topic sentence (TS) Mariam is a lovely person with a great personality. Supporting (SS) sentences: Details and examples She has big blue eyes and shiny black hair. She likes to wear make-up, but really she does not need that because she is naturally beautiful. Also, her personality is outgoing and warm, and she is very helpful. For example, if you ask her for help with your homework, she will never refuse. Concluding sentence She will always be beautiful, I know.

Topic sentence (TS) Concluding sentence Mariam is an active influence on me. Supporting (SS) sentencs: Details and examples Supporting (SS) sentences: Details, examples…. Transition words (also, fore example, in addition) For example, I love shopping with her because she can always make a good decision. Also, Mariam listens to me, and if she doesn’t understand me right away, she will try again the next day. Concluding sentence I always enjoy doing things with Mariam and learning from her.

Conclusion No new details 1. Repeat thesis Body 2 topic Body 1 topic My cousin Zeinab is my best friend because she is lovely inside and outside. She teaches me to be a better person. 2. opinion, suggestion, hope for future I am a little sad because we go to different schools now, but I hope someday soon we will spend more time together. No new details

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