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Lesson 12 — Essay Writing Cheat Sheet
In one line: Hook → background → thesis, two linked body paragraphs, and a conclusion that restates (not repeats) the thesis.
5-Paragraph Skeleton
1Intro. Hook → context → thesis.
2Body 1. Topic sentence → evidence → link.
3Body 2. Same, can include counterargument.
4Conclusion. Restate thesis → summarise → final thought.
Transitions by Purpose
Add
Firstly, Furthermore
Contrast
However, Nevertheless
Cause
Therefore, Consequently
Conclude
In conclusion, To sum up