Writing the Essay By: Maridalys López Feliciano Neisha K. Colón INGL-3425 L-21 Prof. John Steele

Introduction In this presentation we will be presenting how to write a text that include an introduction that makes clear the purpose of the composition, several paragraphs that develop the topic and a concluding paragraph.

Objetives Objetives To show the students: The structure of the five paragraph essay. The structure of the five paragraph essay. How create a five paragraph essay. How create a five paragraph essay. “ It is today we must create the world of the future.” “ It is today we must create the world of the future.” Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt

The balloon game n Four people from the group will be picked. n Two chairs put in the front. n The first team to pop the balloon and answer the question will win.

n The essay is a group of paragraphs, each with the function of supporting a controlling idea called the thesis. Simple essays could consist of three to five paragraphs; longer essays could pass ten paragraphs.

Some main parts of the essay: n Introduction: It presents the thesis, which states the controlling ideas, much like the topic sentence for a paragraph but on a larger scale. It can also present its purpose, so inviting that the reader will not want to stop reading.

Body or support paragraphs: n Provides evidence that shows your thesis is valid. An essay must have at least three well-developed support paragraphs; it depends in the ideas you want to support your thesis.

Concluding paragraph: n Is the last paragraph of the essay. Its purpose is to give the reader a sense of coming to a satisfying conclusion. By this point the reader should have the feeling that everything has been said that needed to be said.

What is a Thesis? n A thesis is a statement of the main idea of an essay, is what you are going to explain, defend, or prove about your topic. It is usually placed at the end of the introductory paragraph.

How to recognize the Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is always expressed in a complete sentence, and it usually presents a viewpoint about a topic that can be defended or explained in the essay that follows. n Be careful no to confuse a title or a simple fact with a thesis. Remember that a title is usually a phrase, not a complete sentence. A fact is something known for certain it can be verified. A fact does not give a personal viewpoint.

Freewriting- enables he/her to prove memory and see which aspects of the subject is of most intersect. It consist of writing without stopping, letting the ideas tumble forth in a rich free association on the subject. Brainstorming: Big Six Questions and listing- Bellow is some guide questions that helps the development of the framework, you can also use listing some of your favorite themes or topics. Brainstorming: Big Six Questions and listing- Bellow is some guide questions that helps the development of the framework, you can also use listing some of your favorite themes or topics. Guide Question: Who? What? Where? Why? When? How?

n Clustering- write an word or idea and get information that you can utilize for the essay development. n Example: Elvis Music Money Clothing Dance Instrument Fans

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Conclusion Knowing the structure of the essay is of great importance for your writing experience. This will help you involve your self in your writing assignments and to be able to identify the essay structure. We hope as a group that you learned something useful and wish that you apply it in the future. Knowing the structure of the essay is of great importance for your writing experience. This will help you involve your self in your writing assignments and to be able to identify the essay structure. We hope as a group that you learned something useful and wish that you apply it in the future.

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