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Writing: essay
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Topic 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
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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)
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Introduction What the essay will be about.
Formulate your topic in one sentence (thesis statement)
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Body paragraphs Write topic sentences for each of your three (or four) ideas. (Each sentence will be used in a separate paragraph)
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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)
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Introduction and conclusion
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
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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!
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