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Introduction
First sentence: topic of the essay → fast food
[background information on the topic]
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For this topic:
THESIS: debatable opinion, topic of each body paragraph
Fast food is beneficial because of its convenience, cheap price, and large industry.
• X: debatable opinion → fast food is beneficial (vs. fast food is detrimental)
Body
Topic sentence: topic of the body paragraph, debatable opinion
[three-step analysis]
1. Identify the example
2. Explain the significance
3. Connect to the thesis
Repeat the above steps for every example in the body paragraph
General Topic
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Introduction
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Body Paragraphs (ideally 3~5 paragraphs; follow order of your thesis)
3.
Conclusion
Short Acronym for Paper 1 Essay
Introduction paragraph
H - hook
I  - introduction
P - purpose
A - audience
T - thesis
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Hook is the only element that can be omitted in the introduction
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Remember to always justify how you were able to identify the target audience to that particular group by either explaining with your own words or short quotes from the text
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Unnecessary to write each point as individual sentences
Body paragraphs
Paper 1 Template
Outline
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Essential to have before writing, especially in an exam situation
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Strong thesis and clear plan regarding examples and body paragraphs
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No right answer, but texts often have certain aspects you are expected to discuss
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Important examples → the first body paragraph or at the beginning of a body paragraph
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Develop a method of organization that works for you individually → no need to be neat
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Does NOT need to cover the conclusion
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Spend roughly 5~10 minutes to plan
Introduction
First sentence
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Recommended but not necessary to have a hook or some interesting comment → state the text and topic
Background information
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Reduce the text or topic to its constituent pieces of information and summarize them → should not be writing a summary in the body
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Avoid being vague or ambiguous with word choice
Common Mistakes & Other Points for Discussion