How to write an essay introduction?

State the question again, No sayings Most of these essays start off
but with different words No abbreviations with ‘Nowadays...’ or ‘In
so that it has the same modern life...’ followed by
meaning general information about the
Using an informal topic.
Use synonyms style
and flip the order
of the sentences Talking too generally
around. about the topic
Not paraphrasing

Common problems
You are supposed to answer the
question not write generally
Opinion essay: This essay agrees
that….. or this essay disagrees & its solutions about the topic.

that…
Causes and solutions: The main
cause(s) of this issue is… Not including
Advantages and disadvantages: Not outlining what thesis statement
The principal advantage(s) is... and you are going to do
the main disadvantage is...
Your main idea in ONE sentence.
Sum up your opinion and use the
Tell the examiner what you will discuss in the main body micro-keywords and not the topic
paragraphs (what he/she will read in the rest of the essay. in general
ONE sentence only.
How to write an essay introduction?
Question:  There is a good deal of evidence that increasing car use is
contributing to global warming and having other undesirable effects on
people’s health and well-being.
Rising global temperatures and human health and fitness issues are often viewed

1 as being caused by the expanding use of automobiles.

Synonyms: Increasing- expanding; car use- use of automobiles; global warming-
Paraphrase rising global temperatures; people’s health and well-being- human health and
fitness.

This essay agrees that increasing use of motor vehicles is 2

contributing to rising global temperatures and certain health
issues. Thesis
statement
Firstly, this essay will discuss the production of greenhouse gases by vehicles and

3 secondly, it will discuss other toxic chemicals released by internal combustion engines.
Main body paragraph 1- production of greenhouse gases by cars.
Main body paragraph 2- toxic chemical produced by car engines.
Outline Advantages and disadvantages: this essay will first discuss the (main advantage(s))
followed by an analysis of the (main disadvantage(s)).
statement Problem and Solution: This essay will analyze the principal problem(s) and offer
solutions to this issue.
 How to write an essay conclusion?
In conclusion and to conclude are
If you need to write more the only two linking phrases you
to make to the number of should use to start your conclusion.
words of the exam. They tell the reader exactly what the
Add a Prediction or paragraph is about and they are
Vary your language, Recommendation to Our Conclusion formal.
paraphrase to show (OPTIONAL)
the examiner you
have a wide Start with a linking
vocabulary.
phrase

Always write a
General Conclusion
conclusion, but
tips
quick
remember that two
sentences are tips Two elements to a
enough.
Never write any
Make sure you answer good conclusion
new ideas
the question in the
conclusion without Restating the main points of
including everything. your essay
Varying your vocabulary by
State what you think about the question and paraphrasing
make it clear how you feel about the issue.
Don't go into detail, just summarize your main
points.
 How to write an essay conclusion?
It is argued that students should be taught real life skills, like
how to look after money. This essay agrees that they should
be part of the curriculum. The essay will first discuss how
everyday competencies benefit people later in life and then
talk about the dangers of not being taught how to manage
money at an early age. 

Paraphrasing the question

Paraphrase Stating your opinion

Outlining what you will talk about in the rest of the
This essay supports- This essay agrees essay or in other words, the main points you're using to
should- ought to support your opinion.
students- teenagers
functional subjects- real life skills
look after money- financial planning
In conclusion, this essay supports the idea that teenagers
later in life- adulthood
dangers- serious consequences
ought to be taught functional subjects like financial planning
because it helps them in adulthood and a lack of education
related to these topics can have serious consequences.

So all that has been done is restate the opinion and included the main supporting points. However, do not
simply copy the words, like in this example, use synonyms and paraphrase to vary the language.