All good writing whether it is a story, a research report, or even a letter, has three key parts:
(1) a beginning, or introduction
(2) a middle, or body of supporting details
(3) an ending, or conclusion
All three parts are important. The body is the largest part of the written message, but it is often the opening and closing paragraphs that help to organize the message and emphasize key points. Think of the opening and closing paragraphs of your letter to an author as bookends. A bookend provides support. It holds many volumes in one place, one next to the other. Remove one bookend and what happens? The books begin to tip and slide.
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(1) a beginning, or introduction
(2) a middle, or body of supporting details
(3) an ending, or conclusion
All three parts are important. The body is the largest part of the written message, but it is often the opening and closing paragraphs that help to organize the message and emphasize key points. Think of the opening and closing paragraphs of your letter to an author as bookends. A bookend provides support. It holds many volumes in one place, one next to the other. Remove one bookend and what happens? The books begin to tip and slide.
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