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an essay contains five paragraphs about my ancient civilization. The paragraphs are at least five sentences per paragraph.
an essay contains an introduction that provides some background information that includes a time and a place; an opening statement; and the three topics of the essay. A transition sentence moves the reader into the body of the essay.
an essay contains three body paragraphs between the introduction and conclusion. Each has a topic sentence, supporting details, and a clincher. Each paragraph discusses a 1 or 2 features of an ancient civilization.
an essay contains a concluding paragraph that restates the three topics, tells which is the most significant and why, and a final clincher that repeats the title and wraps up the features.