1. OGT Writing
Last Study Session

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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…