Writing a good essay starts with abiding by the format of an essay. TOEFL essay usually consists of 4-5 paragraphs and NOT more than that. The main paragraphs included by the essay are:
Introduction
The introduction is the first paragraph of your essay. The first few sentences of this paragraph simply introduce the reader to the topic. The last sentence is called the thesis statement and clearly states your opinion. This is the most important sentence in the essay. The introduction is the first paragraph of your essay, and it is important to make a good impression here. If you don't start out well, it will be difficult to convince your readers (or the TOEFL assessor!) to take your writing seriously. Here's what you should know about the introduction:
First paragraph of the essay
Usually 3 to 5 sentences long
Introduces the essay topic
Clearly gives your opinion
Has a strong thesis statement
All introductions must meet these five conditions. If it is missing one or two of them, then it is a weak introduction.
Body
The body of the essay is usually two to three paragraphs long and these paragraphs are known as supporting paragraphs. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence that tells the reader what the rest of the paragraph is going to be about. The remaining sentences are called supporting ideas because their main function is to "support" the topic sentence.
Conclusion
The conclusion is the last paragraph of the essay. It restates the thesis and gives the reader a brief summary of the essay's main points. This paragraph is usually about 3 sentences long.
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