Writing essay Topic has been assigned to you

Writing: essay

Topic has been assigned to you: Decide on what kind of essay you must write: Descriptive? Paint a picture Informative? Just the facts Persuasive? Convince me

Outline Write down the topic on a piece of paper Write down three (or four) ideas that you want to use Steps that should be followed (describing a process) Details (informative) Arguments (persuasive)

Introduction What the essay will be about. Formulate your topic in one sentence (thesis statement)

Body paragraphs Write topic sentences for each of your three (or four) ideas. (Each sentence will be used in a separate paragraph)

Start writing: the body Par 2: topic sentence + argumentation + example(s) Par 3: topic sentence + argumentation + example(s) Par 4: topic sentence + argumentation + example(s)

Introduction and conclusion Introduction: Write down your thesis statement You may: begin with an attention grabber list your three main ideas in the introduction give a reason why this is an important topic Conclusion: Sum up your points Add a stimulating remark

Finishing touch Title Linking words Check The order of the paragraphs: is it logical? Tone: not too informal and coherent throughout the essay Does each paragraph have about the same amount of words? Grammar NO new information in the conclusion!