Part C. WritingPart C. Writing

ESSAYESSAY

•For and against essay

•Personal Opinion essay

PlANNING THE ESSAY PlANNING THE ESSAY • STEP 1: READ THE ESSAY TOPIC

• STEP 2: IDENTIFY THE TASK

• STEP 3: WRITE YOUR THESIS STATEMENT

• STEP 4: MAKE NOTES ABOUT YOUR GENERAL IDEAS

• STEP 5: EXPAND YOUR NOTES TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC DETAILS

STEP 1: READ THE ESSAY TOPIC

A lot of people nowadays prefer screen versions to books; only few of us still keep up the traditions of reading. Which way of Literature acquisition do you find more satisfying?

STEP 2: IDENTIFY THE TASK

• to state a preference

The instructions suggest you give reasons and specific details to support your answer.

STEP 3: WRITE YOUR THESIS STATEMENT

Thesis statement: Reading books is best for me.

The thesis statement is a one-sentence summary of your ideas about the topic.

STEP 4: MAKE NOTES ABOUT YOUR GENERAL IDEAS

Venn DiagramVenn Diagram

STEP 5: EXPAND YOUR NOTES TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC

DETAILS

WRITING THE ESSAY

• STEP 6: WRITE THE INTRODUCTION• STEP 7: WRITE THE TOPIC SENTENCE FOR EACH PARAGRAPH • STEP 8: WRITE THE BODY OF THE ESSAY • STEP 9: WRITE THE CONCLUSION

STEP 6: WRITE THE INTRODUCTION

• Hook• General information on the topic

(no details)• Thesis (one-sentence statement)

STEP 7: WRITE THE TOPIC SENTENCE FOR EACH PARAGRAPH

• A topic sentence tells the reader what a paragraph will be about.

Physical training is good for you. Physical activity improves blood circulation. The brain needs oxygen to function. You will be more alert in class.

STEP 8: WRITE THE BODY OF THE ESSAY

• Give supporting details• Use semantic variety (linkers,

synonyms)• Use syntactic variety (parallel

structures, sentences of various type, length, and

voice)

STEP 9: WRITE THE CONCLUSION

• It should NOT introduce any new ideas. It may make the reader think more deeply about the topic. The conclusion can do one or more of the following:

• a) restate the thesis statement in different words (paraphrase)

• b) restate the topic sentences from the body paragraphs (summarize the supporting points)

• c) state your opinion or preference• d) make a recommendation• e) give a solution• f) draw a conclusion

REVISING THE ESSAY • STEP 10: CHECK THE CONTENT • STEP 11: CHECK THE CLARITY • STEP 12: CHECK THE

PUNCTUATION AND SPELLING

Time Management:• Planning – 5 minutes• Writing - 20 minutes• Checking - 5 minutes• Copying – 10 minutes

Use your time wisely.