1. ESSAY Writing
An Introduction

2. 2 Kinds of Essays on FSA Argumentative/Persuasive
Informative/Expository

3. Argumentative= Persuasive
An argumentative essay, AKA a persuasive essay, asks the reader to take a side on a topic.
6 paragraphs- Intro, 3 body paragraphs, counterclaim, conclusion
Prompts ask to: Persuade, Argue, Convince, Take a position, Give your opinion, Build a case, Take a stand, Decide

4. What Argumentative/Persuasive Writing Looks Like
Six paragraphs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First paragraph: Introduction
States the topic and the main things you’ll talk about in the Body
Second, Third, Fourth paragraphs: Body
HUGE amounts of detail, fact, and example
Fifth paragraph: Counterclaim
One thing from the other side of the argument, shot down!
Sixth paragraph: Conclusion
Nicely summarizes everything

5. Informative = Expository
An informative essay, AKA an expository essay, informs the reader of detailed info. about a specific topic.
5 Paragraphs- Intro, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion
Prompts ask to: Explain, Inform, Examine

6. What Informative/Expository Writing Looks Like
Five paragraphs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First paragraph: Introduction
States the topic and the main things you’ll talk about in the Body
Second, Third, Fourth paragraphs: Body
HUGE amounts of detail, fact, and example
Fifth paragraph: Conclusion
Nicely summarizes everything

7. Overview on the Writing Process
Take a deep breath, yo.
Read the prompt FIRST: Always start with finding and reading the prompt (what they want you to write!)
UnPAC the prompt.

8. First, UnPAC the prompt P - Purpose A - Audience C - Content
Argumentative or Informative?
A - Audience
Who are you writing this essay for?
C - Content
What does the prompt tell you to write about?

9. Then…
Read the text, mark and make notes—Using the prompt, underline important info in the text you could use in your essay!
Organize using your planning sheet and write out ideas.

10. The Writing Process

11. Overview on the Writing Process
Organize your thoughts.
Write a draft.
Revise with a friend, parent/guardian, your teacher or by yourself.
Edit, proofread, check spelling, grammar, etc.
Rewrite and make a final copy.
Turn in, on time, your last draft. Consider yourself a writer.

12. Tips on Essay Writing It should be fact-based.
Facts can be quotes, statistics, definitions, names, dates, events. What you believe doesn’t matter!! The evidence matters!
It should be formal and in 3rd person POV. (No I’s, me’s or you’s!)
Use examples.
Use transitions! (First, next, in conclusion)
Explain what you mean.
Don’t be overwhelmed. JUST KEEP GOING.