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Title: Basics of Essay Writing


1
Essay Writing
  • The Basics of
  • Presented by Ms. Samiyyah Andrewin
  • https//sites.google.com/site/classplantbelize/wri
    ting

2
Essay Structure
  • Main Parts Introduction, Body, Conclusion

3
The Introduction
  • Topic Introduction What am I going to talk
    about?
  • Points Organization Preview What am I going to
    say about it? How am I going to talk about it?
  • Thesis What am I going to prove in this paper?

4
The Thesis Statement
  • Your thesis is usually the last sentence in the
    first paragraph and it clearly states the
    argument or point you are making in your paper.

5
The Body
  • Elaborate Explain your points
  • Introduce your point
  • Explain your point
  • Give supporting evidence
  • (quotes, stats, personal experiences...
    welcome) Give supporting evidence (this is
    where quotes go!) Explain how the point and
    evidence relate to your thesis

6
The Topic Sentence
  • The topic sentence is usually the first sentence
    of the paragraph and it identifies the point that
    will e discussed in the paragraph.

7
The Conclusion
  • Restate Subject Remind the reader of the overall
    topic of discussion
  • Summarize Main Points Re-state main points and
    their connection to the thesis.
  • Restate Thesis In different words,
    re-emphasizing.
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