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Writing an Essay on Summer Vacation?

I have to write an essay on Summer Vacation but I'm not sure how.

I know how to write an esay but I mean what could the body paragraphs be?
She didn't say much about the essay just that the Topic is summer Vacation and you have to have 3 body paragraphs.

Thankss for the help in Advanced :).

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Summer Vacation is just starting.

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jeremytarbush by jeremyta...
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INTRO
REASON YOU LIKED1
REASON YOU LIKED2
REASON YOU LIKED3
CONCLUSION
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lol i am alos writing essay abt that bt its so easy first think what did u do and make list of them then write in your own way how u feel then when ur done check it again if ur confused then take a help of elders. thats alll

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  • tracymoo by tracymoo
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    CONGRATULATIONS on not waiting until the END of summer to ask this question. Procrastination is not your friend...
    Anyway, as has been said, it's best to write about things that you know well and are passionate about, so now is the time to plan for the awesome experiences you want to tell about in your essay.
    Concerts? Movies? Starting college applications? Summer school?
    The list is endless, and you have LOTS of time to prepare.
    Writing the essay is actually the easy part.
    Have a great summer!! Good luck!
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  • Kenneth by Kenneth
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    write about what you liked, hated, would like to do again, and will never try again.
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  • ? by ?
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    ok

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    my brain not to show off im a straight A student in all subjects exept for being good i got an F there especially with my stupid teachers lol
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