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A focused piece of writing that explains, persuades, describes, or narrates.

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Essay

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What is the first part of the essay

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Introduction

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What does the introduction have

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Basic Details - WH Questions, Reader’s attention

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What is the 2nd part of an essay

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Body paragraphs

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What is body paragraphs

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It is in chronological order, and each paragraph focuses on a specific event or aspect of the topic

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What is the third part of an essay

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Conclusion

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What is conclusion

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Summarize the main points, reflect on the significance of the experience

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How many parts of an essay are there

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3

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How many types of essays are there

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4

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A type of essay in which the writer tells a story about a real-life experience — “Telling a Story”

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Narrative essay

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This type of essay is cousins with the narrative essay. This essay paints a picture with words. — “Painting a Picture”

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Descriptive essay

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This type of essay is about convincing the reader to accept the writer’s point of view or recommendation.

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Persuasive essay

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This type of essay is an informative piece of writing that presents a balanced analysis of the topic

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Expository essay

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