As you know, it is important to brainstorm ideas to write about before beginning a paragraph or essay. Once you have jotted down a few ideas, the next step of the writing process involves writing a rough draft. While writing a rough draft, feel free to use any prewriting activities or graphic organizers to help you form your ideas.
After writing the introduction, you must develop the middle, or body, of your draft. This part of the draft contains the information that helps readers to understand your topic. The middle of your paragraph or essay will include details, such as facts, examples, and quotes, that support your focus statement. The middle will also elaborate on each part of your focus statement.
The end, or conclusion, of your essay will restate your focus, remind readers of the main points of the essay and, with concluding words or phrases, alert the reader that you are wrapping up your ideas. It is important that this final paragraph gives readers a sense of closure.
The beginning of an essay should include
The first paragraph is important because it tells readers what they will be learning about in the rest of the essay. It also makes readers want to learn about your topic.
The body of the essay will
Make sure your sentences or body paragraphs cover each part of the focus statement.
The conclusion
Remember, this part of the essay is your last chance to remind readers of what you have to say!
Now, it's your turn to answer some questions about writing a rough draft.
In the beginning of the paragraph or essay, what are the four ways that the writer can grab the reader's attention? Write your answers below.
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