How to Write Strong Essay Body Paragraphs – with REAL Example

To summarize the essay's main points

To provide a conclusion and final thoughts

To make arguments, explain ideas, and give evidence

To introduce the thesis statement

A conclusion and an introduction

A bibliography and an abstract

A title page and a table of contents

A thesis statement and an outline of the essay's structure

As the first writing system designed for blind people's needs

As a new language for communication

As a tool for teaching mathematics

As a code for secret messages

Unified, Coherent, and Relevant

Long, Detailed, and Complex

Short, Simple, and Vague

Creative, Artistic, and Abstract

Adding as many quotes as possible

Writing a conclusion sentence

Identifying its purpose

Choosing a fancy font

A sentence that introduces the paragraph's focus

A sentence that contains a citation

A sentence that concludes the paragraph

A random sentence in the middle of the paragraph

Cite relevant statistics or scientific studies

Quote or paraphrase from sources

Making up data to support your argument

Describe real-life examples or case studies

It should support and add to your point

It should only come from online sources

It should contradict your argument

It should be unrelated to make the essay interesting

Provides a detailed description of the evidence

Introduces a new idea

Summarizes the consequences of the evidence explored

Asks a question to the reader

They had equal access to reading and writing

They had many tools for reading and writing

They were highly respected in society

Lack of access to reading and writing put them at a serious disadvantage