Essay writing for Intermediate to high level students

Tabinda Mirza

1. Writing an Essay Essay Writing Workshop for Intermediate to Advanced level Tabinda Mirza

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3. TRY NOT TO PANIC!

4. Today we will learn how to write an essay, detail by detail!

5. What is an Essay? ? An essay is a written collection of prose, organized and divided neatly into paragraphs ? Always understand that an essay is a written form of communication and therefore, needs to be clear, organized and easily understandable to those reading

6. What’s the intent behind an Essay? • An essay can be used to state and support a viewpoint with proof and explanation • Essays may be used to persuade others to agree with your opinion

7. How come we write five paragraph essays? • The first paragraph is an introductory paragraph • the center three paragraph are the body paragraphs • the final paragraph may be the paragraph that is concluding

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 be a hook sentence to have your audience interested in reading your essay. • the sentence that is next list your three reasons/proofs. These should really be ordered from weakest to strongest (or at least important to many important) to ensure the viewers want s to help keep reading your essay. • The thesis statement is considered the most important section of your essay. It is a particular statement that expresses your opinion about a subject without needing the text “I believe” or “I think” • Your thesis statement should only be one sentence long • Your thesis statement is always the last sentence of your introductory paragraph

10. Introductory Paragraph Sample Introductory Paragraph Topic: Civil Service for several Canadians in their eighteenth year is compulsory. Reasons/Proofs: • Already exists in many other countries around the globe • In this economy, it is a sensible way to find some job experience • A good way for Canadians to do something worthwhile for their country Introductory Paragraph: the main topics civil service is not one which enters your head of several teenagers because they approach enough time of which they truly are expected to make those life altering decisions that affect everyone. However, there are numerous advantageous assets to considering this matter. Mandatory civil service in the age of eighteen is an admirable idea because A it already exists in a lot of countries around the globe, B it would allow teenagers to achieve valuable job experience and C it really is a very good way for people to complete something worthwhile because of 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. Of these reasons, Thesis statement civil service should| service that is civil be mandatory for many Canadians in their eighteenth year.

11. The Body Paragraphs The Body Paragraphs • The body of an essay contains three paragraphs. Each paragraph relates to one of many three reasons/proofs from your introductory paragraph. • Remember, you have to always keep your reasons/proofs in the order that is same. Therefore, write about them in the same order as you did when you look at the introductory paragraph. • at the start of each body paragraph, use a transition word to remind the 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 beginning of the second paragraph, utilize the word “Second” or “Secondly” • At the beginning of the 3rd paragraph, use the word “Third”, “Thirdly”, or “Finally”.

12. Body Paragraphs Each body paragraph should proceed with the structure bellow: Sentence # 1 • Topic sentence stating the dealt that is reason/Proof into the paragraph Sentence # 2 quality essay • Offer a bit of evidence to guide 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 returning to the thesis statement.

13. Concluding Paragraph First Sentence the sentence that is first your concluding paragraph should restate the thesis statement. USUALLY DO NOT repeat the thesis a similar way you stated it when you look at the paragraph that is introductory. Never begin your concluding paragraph with, “In this essay, We 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 could be accomplished in one single sentence. Otherwise, restate each with its own sentence, each you start with an transition that is appropriate.

14. Concluding Paragraph Last sentence • Finish your essay with a profound general statement that leaves your audience taking into consideration the point of one’s essay. This might take more than one sentence. • Never, never, never, even yet in your wildest dreams, in spite of peer pressure, introduce new information when you look at the concluding paragraph

15. Concluding Paragraph there are many different main reasons why compulsory civil service for many eighteen-year-old Canadians is a beneficial idea. First, a great many other countries that are successful the world already take action, so Canada can aim to their examples. Secondly, young Canadians might have the opportunity to gain valuable job experience that they would never be able to do in their hometowns for themselves, often doing things. Lastly, it could give Canadians the chance to contribute to the introduction of their country. Given our freedoms and lifestyle opportunities, it only is sensible to give something back into the country which makes it all possible. It really is an easy concept to understand, and on that will make an environment of a positive change.

16. Tips for Writing Formal Essays • usually do not use personal pronouns (I, we, you) These suggest your essay is an opinion instead of factual • Write in Present tense • Do not use rhetorical devises or creative writing skills • Try not to use contractions (Can’t, won’t, couldn’t) • usually do not use slang or informal language

17. Methods for Writing Formal Essays ?Avoid using language that is vaguebe specific) ?In an essay usually 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 move smoothly from one idea to another location (in addition, lastly, for example, therefore) ?NEVER bring up new information in your closing paragraph