2. WHAT IS AN ESSAY? A structured piece of writing! It consists of  Introduction (1 paragraph)  Body (3 paragraphs)  Conclusion (1 paragraph)

3. DEMONSTRATIVE ESSAY The “How to” Essays!!

4. WHAT DO I WANT FROM YOU? A 1,500 essay on a topic of your choice!!

5. BUT FIRST… Pick a topic! How to bake a cake How to ride a bicycle How to tie your shoelace…. …. Anything under the

6. STEP BY STEP… Step 1: Pick your topic Step 2: Get is approved by ME! Step 3: Go home Step 4: Find TEN credible sources of information for your topic Step 5: Come to class tomorrow!

7. IN CLASS ACTIVITY Your topic for today: How to study smarter Brainstorm!!! Come up with TEN ideas for your topic

8.  Stay current with the reading  Get assignments in on time  Ask questions in class  Study with a friend or group  Buy a computer  Get a dictionary  Get to class on time  Visit your professor to get extra help  Buy a folder to keep your papers in  Contact your professor via email 10 BRAINSTORM IDEAS

9. PUT THESE IDEAS INTO 3 GROUPS o stay current with the reading o get assignments in on time o ask questions in class o study with a friend or group o buy a computer o get a dictionary o get to class on time o visit your professor for extra help o buy a folder to keep your papers in o Contact your professor via email Paragraph 1: Improve study habits – stay current with the reading – get assignments in on time – study with a friend or group – get to class on time

10. o stay current with the reading o get assignments in on time o ask questions in class o study with a friend or group o buy a computer o get a dictionary o get to class on time o visit your professor for extra help o buy a folder to keep your papers in o Contact your professor via email Paragraph 2: Communicate with the professor – Ask questions in class – Visit your professor for extra help – Contact your professor via email PUT THESE IDEAS INTO 3 GROUPS

11. o stay current with the reading o get assignments in on time o ask questions in class o study with a friend or group o buy a computer o get a dictionary o get to class on time o visit your professor for extra help o buy a folder to keep your papers in o Contact your professor via email Paragraph 3: Make sure you have necessary supplies – Buy a computer – Get a dictionary – Buy a folder to keep your papers in PUT THESE IDEAS INTO 3 GROUPS