1. Take Your Writing from Prompt to Published Essay.
Writing an Essay
Take Your Writing from Prompt to Published Essay.

2. Pre-write
Chose a bubble map/web or outline to help- determine the type of writing that is needed.
Decide on the topics and purposes of what your body paragraphs will be about.
Build a thesis statement that tells what your paper will be about (main topics/claims).
Write an appropriate Hook to grab the readers attention.
Create a final thought that links back to your thesis and hook.

3. 5 paragraph essay Essay Title Paragraph 1: The Introduction
Hook Statement
Thesis Statement (Main Idea for your paper)
Example Sentence #1 (Subtopic)
Example Sentence #2 (Subtopic)
Example Sentence #3 (Subtopic)
Concluding Sentence that repeats the Main Idea
The Best Pet
You do not have the best pet. My dog, Charlie, is the best pet anyone could have. He is beautiful and easy to care for. Playing with him is lots of fun. He always takes care of me. There isn't a better pet anywhere.

4. Rough Draft: Intro Paragraph
Using the information in your pre-writing, create an introductory paragraph.
Hook Statement
Thesis Statement
Subtopics
Conclusion statement

5. Writing the Body Paragraphs of Your Essay.

6. Writing the Body Paragraphs
Body Paragraph 1 (2nd paragraph of your essay)
Topic Sentence Example #1 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples sentences that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #1
Charlie is a beautiful Pit Bull/Lab mixed breed that is easy to care for. He is mostly black with some white fur. Caring for him is easy because I simply have to make sure he has fresh water and food every day. I exercise him by throwing his toys. Charlie is a good pet because he is nice looking and doesn't require much care.

7. Writing the Body Paragraphs
Body Paragraph 2 (3nd paragraph of your essay)
Topic Sentence Example # 2 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #2
Charlie is lots of fun to play with. He loves to play catch, and even follows me around the house with a toy and drops it on my foot so I will throw it. He can catch just about anything, but his favorite is catching his toy fox. His energy and enthusiasm for the game is quite contagious. I really have fun playing with Charlie.

8. Writing the Body Paragraphs
Body Paragraph 3 (4th paragraph of your essay)
Topic Sentence Example #3 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #3
Charlie takes care of me as well. He always follows me when I leave a room. Although I may be personifying him a little, it seems like he is making sure I am safe. Also, when I am sitting on the couch, he plops down right beside me and puts his head on my feet. When we are outside in the woods he always watches for animals that might hurt me and chases them away. Charlie is a great dog that always watches out for me.

9. Rough Draft
Using the prewriting you created, write the 3 body paragraphs for your rough draft.
Paragraph 2: Example #1
Topic Sentence Example #1 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples sentences that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #1
Paragraph 3: Example Paragraph #2
Topic Sentence Example # 2 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #2
Paragraph 4: Example Paragraph #3
Topic Sentence Example #3 (from the Introduction)
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #3

10. Writing the Conclusion of Your Essay.

11. Conclusion Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Topic Sentence (Main Idea for your paper)
Example Sentence #1 (Subtopic)
Example Sentence #2 (Subtopic)
Example Sentence #3 (Subtopic)
Concluding Sentence that repeats the Main Idea
As you can see, Charlie is a great pet. I am proud of him and he doesn't require much care. Playing with him is always enjoyable. He watches over me and he keeps me safe. Charlie is absolutely the best pet anyone could ever have!

12. 5 paragraph essay Essay Title Paragraph 1: The Introduction
Hook Sentence
Thesis Statement (Main Idea for your paper)
Example Sentence #1 (Subtopic)
Example Sentence #2 (Subtopic)
Example Sentence #3 (Subtopic)
Concluding Sentence that repeats the Main Idea
Paragraph 2: Example #1
Topic Sentence Example #1 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples sentences that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #1
Paragraph 3: Example Paragraph #2
Topic Sentence Example # 2 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #2
Paragraph 4: Example Paragraph #3
Topic Sentence Example #3 (from the Introduction)
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #3
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Topic Sentence (Main Idea for your paper)
My Dog, Charlie
You do not have the best pet. My dog, Charlie, is the best pet anyone could have. He is beautiful and easy to care for. Playing with him is lots of fun. He always takes care of me. There isn't a better pet anywhere.
Charlie is a beautiful Pit Bull/Lab mixed breed that is easy to care for. He is mostly black with some white fur. Caring for him is easy because I simply have to make sure he has fresh water and food every day. I exercise him by throwing his toys. Charlie is a good pet because he is nice looking and doesn't require much care.
Charlie is lots of fun to play with. He loves to play catch, and even follows me around the house with a toy and drops it on my foot so I will throw it. He can catch just about anything, but his favorite is catching his toy fox. His energy and enthusiasm for the game is quite contagious. I really have fun playing with Charlie.
Additionally, Charlie takes care of me as well. He always follows me when I leave a room. Although I may be personifying him a little, it seems like he is making sure I am safe. Also, when I am sitting on the couch, he plops down right beside me and puts his head on my feet. When we are outside in the woods he always watches for animals that might hurt me and chases them away. Charlie is a great dog that always watches out for me.
As you can see, Charlie is a great pet. I am proud of him and he doesn't require much care. Playing with him is always enjoyable. He watches over me and keeps me safe. Charlie is absolutely the best pet anyone could ever have!

13. Are your paragraphs logical?
Edit and Revise
Proofread your rough draft looking for the following:
Topic sentences: Is each paragraph’s first sentence general and introduce what the paragraph is about?
Transition Words: Does each paragraph have flow and gel together with the next paragraph.
Sentence Variation: Paragraphs should have a variety of complex, compound and simple sentences.
Paragraph Order: Does the flow of your paragraphs make sense?
Are your paragraphs logical?

14. Edit and Revise Proofread your rough draft looking for the following:
Verb Tense: Check your paper for verb tense
i.e. He comes into the room and he pulled his gun.
Imagery: Add and expand sensory details and verbs to bring the reader into your writing.
Word Choice: Have your words created a tone that benefits the purpose of the writing? Is it formal or casual? Is it specific enough?
Hook: Does your hook grab the reader into your topic and keep their attention?

15. Edit and Revise Proofread your rough draft looking for the following:
Thesis: Is your thesis clear? Does it sum up what your paper is about?
Final Thought/Conclusion: Does your last sentence leave the reader with a lasting impression and connect back to your thesis?
Indention, spelling and punctuation: Are there any grammar errors? Did you look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary?
Title: Write a catchy title.
Bottom Line: eliminate what does not belong, rearrange what is misplaced and spice up what is boring.

16. Complete your rough draft
Essay Title
Paragraph 1: The Introduction
Hook Sentence
Thesis Statement (Main Idea for your paper)
Example Sentence #1 (Subtopic)
Example Sentence #2 (Subtopic)
Example Sentence #3 (Subtopic)
Concluding Sentence that repeats the Main Idea
Paragraph 2: Example #1
Topic Sentence Example #1 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples sentences that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #1
Paragraph 3: Example Paragraph #2
Topic Sentence Example # 2 (from the Introduction)
3 Examples that prove your Topic Sentence
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #2
Paragraph 4: Example Paragraph #3
Topic Sentence Example #3 (from the Introduction)
Concluding Sentence that repeats Example #3
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Topic Sentence (Main Idea for your paper)
Homework: Edit and revise your rough draft and create a final, publishable essay. Your essay must be typed using Times New Roman in size 12.

17. Activity Use the following to create a pre-writing web or outline.
Once you have completed your pre-write, create a rough draft based on that information.
Prompt: You are an astronaut on a peaceful, exploratory mission to Planet Q. As a representative from Earth, you are to present three gifts from our planet. What items will you take? Write an essay to the sponsors of your mission explaining why you think these will make excellent tokens.