Memory Game Writing stepsOnline version Writing steps Writing II by Bassant Ayman Ahmed Abdil Alim Topic Sentence Hook A sentence that states what the paragraph is going to talk about Clencher Thesis Statement A sentence that summarises the main ideas of the paragraph A final sentence that leaves the reader with a lasting impression Summary of the essay 1-3 sentences that provide background information about the topic Background sentences Concluding sentence 3-5 sentences that support the argument with evidence, examples and facts A couple of sentences that wrap up what the whole essay talked about A sentence which states the aim of the essay The grabber sentence that attracts the reader's attention Supporting Sentences