A sentence that states the topic and purpose of your paper.

the first paragraph of your paper

to let your reader know the topic of the paper and what points will be made about the topic.

it should begin by providing your reader with a general understanding of the overall topic.

this is where you narrow the focus to your argument, or your thesis statement

this is where you guide your reader to see your purpose for this particular paper.

reminds your reader of the main points of your paper and summarizes the "take away" or significance of the conversation.

Begin with your rephrased thesis statement to remind your reader of the point of your paper.

summarize the points you made in your paper and show how they support your argument; tie all the pieces of your paper. 

tell your reader what the significance of your argument might be. 

Making a claim

states the topic of your paper, your position on the topic, and the reasons you have for taking the position.

Analyzing an issue

you reached as a result of that analysis.

Explaining the topic 

lists the key aspects of your topic that will be discussed in the paper.