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Group 2: • Pham Thi Hang • Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh • Đang Thi Huong • Bui Thị Quy 1.Definition of an essay 2.Introductory paragraph 3.Thesis statement Outline I. Definition An essay is: - - a piece of writing several paragraphs long. - - writing about one topic. Part in an essay An introductory paragraph: + General statements +Thesis statement A body + Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence 1.Support 2.Support 3.Support (Concluding Sentence) + Paragraph 2 (etc) A Concluding paragraph + Restatement or summary of the main points + Final comment II. The introductory paragraph is a part of an essay. It has 4 purposes: 1.Introducing the topic. 2.Giving a general background. 3.Indicating the overall plan. 4.Arousing the reader’s interest. [...]...Parts in an introductory paragraph: General statements: + Introduce the topic of the essay + Give background information on the topic Thesis statement: + States the main topic + Lists the subdivisions of the topic + Indicate the method of organization + Is the last sentence in this paragraph Example 1 To become a successful writer, students should follow... thesis must change a reader’s mind to be of value Example 1 A young person in the Middle Ages had fewer options for marriage, family, and personal privacy and freedom than do young adults today (writing2.richmond.edu) Example 2 A healthy person is often described as some one who has a good diet, gets lots of exercise and avoids stress (www.essayforum.com) Example 3 Internet helps in areas such as critical... Is the last sentence in this paragraph Example 1 To become a successful writer, students should follow some important steps Writers need a good background in grammar and vocabulary, skills in writing essays, and skills in editing (www.edb.utexas.edu) Example 2 What do you think about banning smoking? The whole country is divided on whether smoking should be banned I firmly believe that smoking should... as some one who has a good diet, gets lots of exercise and avoids stress (www.essayforum.com) Example 3 Internet helps in areas such as critical thinking, problem solving, and group work (www.exampleessays.com)  . Hong Hanh • Đang Thi Huong • Bui Thị Quy 1. Definition of an essay 2 .Introductory paragraph 3.Thesis statement Outline I. Definition An essay is: - - a piece of writing several paragraphs. writing about one topic. Part in an essay An introductory paragraph: + General statements +Thesis statement A body + Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence 1. Support 2.Support 3.Support (Concluding. Restatement or summary of the main points + Final comment II. The introductory paragraph is a part of an essay. It has 4 purposes: 1. Introducing the topic. 2.Giving a general background. 3.Indicating