1. The Lincoln Memorial WRITING MODEL
BASIC STEPS TO IMPROVE ESSAY WRITING

2. Constructing An Essay
The Conclusion SU PP O R T
The Introduction

3. Build Your Essay
Introduction- This is the foundation of your essay. All the support must be grounded in it. It includes your Thesis Statement as the last sentence of the first paragraph.
Conclusion- This is the roof of your essay. It covers everything you said (summarized) and restates your Thesis Statement.
Support- Each support paragraph strengthens your Thesis Statement. Each begins with a Topic Sentence. There is only one main idea in each.