This document outlines the basic structure and components of an English essay, including an introduction with thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs each with a topic sentence, elaboration, and conclusion, and a conclusion paragraph that summarizes the key points without introducing new information. The introduction should be 5-10 sentences introducing the main topic and outlining what the essay will discuss. Each body paragraph introduces a main idea, elaborates on it with details and examples, and concludes the paragraph. The conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes the essay in 5-6 sentences.