Introductory paragraph - Include your thesis statement (what your essay is about, the point you are arguing), introduce three points to support your argument, finish with a concluding sentence that sums things up
Three body paragraphs - One paragraph for each of your points. Begin with an introductory sentence for the paragraph. Develop your idea with a few sentences and finish with a concluding sentence that sums up your point for that paragraph.
Conclusion - Final paragraph restates your thesis and the three points you made earlier. Finish strong with a concluding sentence that sums everything up.
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