1. Essay Types
English 10
Mrs. Taylor

2. Expository Essay
Expository essays require that the writer give information, explain the topic or define something
Use of facts and statistical information, cause and effect relationships, or examples.
Without emotion and usually written in the third person. That means that the use of the pronoun "I" is not usually found within the essay
EXAMPLE: Scientific essay

3. Persuasive Essay
Essay attempts to convince the reader of a particular point of view
Limited topic which can have differing points of view
The essay only presents one side of the issue, although it may acknowledge the other side
The essay will use specific evidence, examples, statistical evidence, and no personal opinions
EXAMPLE: ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY (GR. 11)

4. Narrative or Personal Essay
Tell a personal story for the purpose of entertaining, teaching, or a combination of those two
May use personal voice (I, we etc.)
Elements of description and emotional connection are important
May use dialogue and elements of the short story such as plot, conflict, etc.

5. Techniques of non-fiction writing
Cause and effect
Expert opinion
Anecdotal evidence
Statistical evidence
Rhetorical questions
Analogy

6. Writing a PROMPT ESSAY/COMPOSITION
A prompt is a topic which you are given, and then immediately expected to write about
The prompt will be very general and usually will focus on personal accomplishments, family life, relationships, plans for the future, making choices.

8. Ideas for writing a composition
Start by having a few experiences that would connect well with the topics you will be presented with
Begin with an interesting description, a piece of dialogue, or a shocking event/idea
PLEASE DO NOT RESTATE THE TOPIC ANYWHERE

9. Reading Selections for this unit
"David Blackwood's Newfoundland and Labrador“ page 236
"I Have a Dream" page 259
"Seven Wonders” Lewis Thomas page 246