Imagine you are writing an essay about apex predators. What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph in your essay?

The introduction introduces the topic, grabs the reader's attention, and states the essay's main point or thesis.

In your essay about apex predators, you want to explain how they help their ecosystems. Write a topic sentence for one of your supporting paragraphs that focuses on this idea.

Apex predators play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems.

After writing three supporting paragraphs about apex predators, what should you include in your concluding paragraph to effectively end your essay?

The conclusion should restate the main idea, summarize the key points from the supporting paragraphs, and leave the reader with a final thought about apex predators.

Apex Predators: Essay Writing

Name: Apex Predators: Essay Writing
Author: Insta~Lesson

4th Grade · ELA · 15 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.4.1

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I can write a five-paragraph essay about apex predators with an introduction, three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.

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