Essay writing for Intermediate to high level students

Essay writing for Intermediate to high level students

Tabinda Mirza

  • 1. Writing an Essay Essay Workshop that is writing for to Advanced level Tabinda Mirza
  • 2. Is it you?!
  • 3. TRY NOT TO PANIC!
  • 4. Today we’re going to learn to write an essay, detail by detail!
  • 5. What exactly is an Essay? ? An essay is a written assortment of prose, organized and divided neatly into paragraphs ? remember that an always essay is a written as a type of communication and as a consequence, must certanly be clear, organized and simply understandable to those reading
  • 6. What is the Purpose of an Essay? • An essay can be used to convey and support an opinion with proof and explanation • Essays enables you to persuade others to agree together with your opinion
  • 7. How come we write five paragraph essays? • The first paragraph is an introductory paragraph • The middle three paragraph are the body paragraphs • The last paragraph is the concluding paragraph
  • 8. ESSAY BURGER

  • 9. Introductory Paragraph Introductory Paragraph and Thesis Statement • The first sentence the sentence that is first twoor in your introductory paragraph should always be a hook sentence to get your audience enthusiastic about reading your essay. • The next sentence should list your three reasons/proofs. These ought to be ordered from weakest to strongest (or at the very least important to the majority of important) to be sure the audience want s to keep reading your essay. • The thesis statement is considered the most important element of your essay. It really is a certain statement that expresses your opinion about an interest without using the words “I believe” or “I think” • Your thesis statement should simply be one sentence long • Your thesis statement is almost always the last sentence of one’s introductory paragraph
  • 10. Introductory Paragraph Sample Introductory Paragraph Topic: Civil Service for many Canadians in their year that is eighteenth is. Reasons/Proofs: • Already exists in a lot of other countries around the globe • In this economy, it really is a sensible way to find some job experience • a great way for Canadians to do something worthwhile for his or her country Introductory Paragraph: the main topic of civil service just isn’t one that enters the mind of many teenagers they are required to make those life altering decisions that affect everyone as they approach the time at which. However, there are many benefits to considering this issue. Mandatory civil service at the chronilogical age of eighteen is an admirable idea because A it already exists in many countries around the globe, B it might allow teenagers to gain valuable job experience and C it is an excellent way for individuals to do something worthwhile due to their country|it is an excellent way for individuals to do something worthwhile for their countryB it would allow teenagers to gain valuable job experience and C. For those reasons, Thesis statement civil service should| service try the web-site that is civil be mandatory for many Canadians in their eighteenth year.
  • 11. The Body Paragraphs the physical body Paragraphs • The body of an essay contains three paragraphs. Each paragraph deals with one of the three reasons/proofs from your introductory paragraph. • Remember, you must always keep your reasons/proofs within the same order. Therefore, write about them in the same order while you did within the introductory paragraph. • at the start of each body paragraph, use a transition word to remind your reader which paragraph they’re reading. • at the start in the event that paragraph that is first utilize the word “First” or “Firstly” • at the start of the second paragraph, make use of the word “Second” or “Secondly” • at the start of the next paragraph, utilize the word “Third”, “Thirdly”, or “Finally”.
  • 12. Body Paragraphs Each body paragraph should proceed with the structure bellow: Sentence #1 • Topic sentence stating the Reason/Proof dealt with when you look at the paragraph Sentence #2 • Offer a bit of evidence to support your reason/proof Middle Sentences • In your own words, explain how your evidence supports or proves the reason/proof Last sentence • Concluding sentences summarizing the paragraph’s reason/proof and connecting it back to the thesis statement.
  • 13. Concluding Paragraph First Sentence the sentence that is first your concluding paragraph should restate the thesis statement. DO NOT repeat the thesis the exact same way you stated it within the paragraph that is introductory. Never begin your concluding paragraph with, “In this essay, I have proven that…” Middle Sentences Rephrase (but DO NOT copy) the three reasons/proofs. In the event that reasons/proofs are brief and short, this is often accomplished in a single sentence. Otherwise, restate each in its own sentence, each beginning with an transition that is appropriate.
  • 14. Concluding Paragraph Last sentence • Finish your essay with a profound general statement that leaves your audience thinking about the point of one’s essay. This may take more than one sentence. • Never, never, never, even yet in your wildest dreams, in spite of peer pressure, introduce new information in the paragraph that is concluding
  • 15. Concluding Paragraph There are several different reasons why compulsory civil service for several eighteen-year-old Canadians is a beneficial idea. First, many other successful countries in the entire world already do it, so Canada can aim to their examples. Secondly, young Canadians would have the chance to gain valuable job experience for themselves, often doing things that they might not be able to do in their hometowns. Lastly, it can give Canadians the chance to donate to the introduction of their country. Given our freedoms and lifestyle opportunities, it only makes sense to back give something towards the country that makes it all possible. It is an concept that is easy understand, as well as on that may make a world of a difference.
  • 16. Methods for Writing Formal Essays • Do not use personal pronouns (I, we, you) These suggest your essay is an opinion as opposed to factual • Write in Present tense • Do not use rhetorical devises or creative writing skills • Do not use contractions (Can’t, won’t, couldn’t) • Do not use slang or informal language
  • 17. Tips for Writing Formal Essays ?Avoid using vague language (be specific) ?In an essay do not simply summarize your novel/play (assume that whoever is reading knows the novel/play well) ?In your body paragraph, be as detailed and specific as possible when explaining and supporting your evidence and quotations ?Use transition words to go smoothly from 1 idea to another (in addition, lastly, as an example, therefore) ?NEVER bring up new information in your closing paragraph
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