SAT+ESSAY

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Following a format gives you the **confidence** that you can finish in the time limit ensures you **cover the topic** adequately gives a sensible **structure** to your essay

Paragraph 1: Introduction
Try to create interest in the topic.

The introduction can be general but must include a thesis statement to point the reader in the right direction.

Paragraph 2: Part I of the example
Describe the situation and cover about half the “example” here.

Paragraph 3: Part II of the example
Finish the “example”.

Paragraph 4: Discussion/analysis
Explain what your example shows. Extract the conclusions/moral lessons to show how it supports your thesis.

Paragraph 5: General conclusion
Show how the example leads to more general conclusions about the topic. (If possible, relate to material from the introduction to round the essay off.)