Matching Pairs Basic Parts of a textOnline version Basic Parts of a text by Ramiro Covarrubias Reséndiz 1 Topic Sentence 2 Introduction 3 Body 4 Conclusion The sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph. It explains the main point that paragraph is going to make. The last paragraph of your paper. It closes the paper and leaves the reader satisfied with what they just read. Summarizes your paper in an effective way. The paragraphs in between your introduction and conclusion. The body of your paper supports the main point of your paper. The first paragraph of your essay. It is the first impression your readers recieve, and explain the main point of your paper. Your introduction contains your thesis statement.