First impression leaves the lasting impression.

So, in my point of view your first paragraph of Essay should be critical & heart-taking.

Your first paragraph should be structured same as all other sub-paragraphs. However, your first paragraph should give a brief overview of your whole essay; which you are just about to attempt. Whereas your sub-paragraphs discuss on a single specific point.

As all other paragraphs, 1st para as well, should be divided into three parts: Introduction, Body & conclusion.

Introduction should be relevant to the topic & may be a quotation. (1 or 2 Lines)

Body should describe what you are about to say in your Essay, in just 3 or 5 lines.

Your brief conclusion, supporting or not supporting the topic & this should interest the reader.


If you make your first paragraph well structured, defined & interesting; then it will surely interest the reader & they will carry on reading.


Then write your sub-paras based on same structure, discussing on single point & supporting your first para conclusion.


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Pray! (Allah Almighty will surely help you.)