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examples. These three items will then become the basis for your three body paragraphs.

Your first body paragraph will explain your first reason stated in your thesis. Your second body paragraph will explain your second reason and so on. Each body paragraph will be like a "mini" essay. They should have at least five sentences each (five paragraphs.) Each will start with a topic sentence (thesis.) You should then include at least three supporting sentences with examples that prove your topic sentence (3 body paragraphs.) And finally, each paragraph will have a concluding sentence (conclusion.) Continue this process for each body paragraph. Filling in the outline step by step will help you stay organized.

The last part and often the most difficult part of the essay is your conclusion. Your conclusion will sum up your entire paper in one paragraph, restate your thesis in different words and leave a lasting impression on your reader. The reason for the conclusion and why it is one of the most important parts of an essay is because it is the last thing your reader will read and the part they will remember most. If you want to make an impression, you want your reader to remember your point. The final sentence in the example above leaves a lasting impression on your reader because it instills a certain amount of fear in your reader. While it does not come out and actually say that if you do not care for your pet correctly it will die, it basically instills that thought in your reader's mind.

And that's all there is to it. Give this format a try and see if your writing improves. Keep in mind that there are many more techniques and tips that will improve your writing but let's take it one step at a time. Our next article will focus on another aspect to further improve your writing. Stay tuned!

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