Ask a question Thesis Introduction Proof Conclusion The know-how

Introduction Main Idea 1 – Supporting idea 1 – Supporting idea 2 Main idea 2 – Supporting idea 1 – Supporting idea 2 Main Idea 3 – Supporting idea 1 – Supporting idea 2 Conclusion The structure of an essay. Pg 56 Academic Writing Macmillan

Steps to write an essay: – Ask a question (TOEFL does it) – Thesis How to write a thesis statement(pg 58 Academic writing) – Brainstorming » Listing (pg 6) » Freewriting (pg 7) » Mapping (pg 8) – Editing – Outline

pg 11 Brainstorming through mapping

How to write a strong thesis statement pg 58

Identify the thesis statement

Thesis statement

Identify the thesis statement

How to write a STRONG thesis statement

How to write a WEAK thesis statement

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EXERCISE

HOMEWORK You are going to: – Make sure the vocabulary is known by doing the exercise on page 83 from Vocabulary Workbook for TOEFL found at – Write a thesis statement for the question. – Develop the thesis statement with 3 main ideas. – Map the 3 main ideas.

The question

BRAINSTORM (already done for you)

Make sure you do this exercise to consolidate vocabulary and bring it to class. Look up in a dictionary the rest of the words. PG 83 VOCABULARY WORKBOOK FOR TOEFL

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

It is essential that you bring to class a mind map like this to keep working. Your thesis statement should be the heart of the map.