Introduction:
Hook:
 State a general idea
“There are many _____ in the world.”
“Many people do ____ in the summer.”
 Ask a question
“Have you ever…?” “Did you know that…?”
 Say a surprising truth
“I used to think ____ but now I don’t.”
Bridge:
 Give the readers background information. What are some facts
you know about the topic? State some ideas from the
brainstorm that are NOT in your essay.
Thesis:
FIND THE QUESTION WORD (WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY.
Answer the topic question in a FULL SENTENCE. Make sure it is exactly
the same as the essay topic.
TOPIC: What is the best pet to have?
There are many kinds of pets in the world. Pets are animals that we take care
of at home. Some common pets are dogs, cats, and different kinds of fish. You can see
many pets on the streets, such as poodles. Pets take a lot of work, but I want a pet. So,
I think the best pet to have is a dog for the following reasons.
Body Paragraph Structure:
Topic Sentence: State your main idea in a clear, concise way. It should NOT be
long or complicated.
First, dogs are very fun.
Details: This is the MOST IMPORTANT PART of your essay. It should be at least 3-4
sentences long. You need to explain HOW and WHY, and GIVE AN EXAMPLE or
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
(WHY? / HOW?) Dogs love walking and running around. They like to play with
toys and have fun with their owners. (EXAMPLE?) For example, my friend’s dog
liked to do tricks and play outside while getting treats.
Concluding Sentence: This sentence should close your paragraph by reminding
the reader what your main point was.
Therefore, I would have a lot of fun with a pet dog.
First, dogs are very fun. Dogs love walking and running around. They like to
play with toys and have fun with their owners. For example, my friend’s dog liked
to do tricks and play outside while getting treats. Therefore, I would have a lot of
fun with a pet dog.