Writing: ESSAY
Part Introduction
Function It introduces the main idea, captures the interest of your reader and tells why your topic is important.
Body
It includes supporting paragraphs to develop the main idea of your essay. 2-3 paragraphs with 2-3 ideas supporting the side of your arguments It summarizes or restates the main idea of the essay. You want to leave the reader with a sense that your essay is complete.
Conclusion
How to write an essay? 1. Organize your ideas (outline or diagram) 2. Choose your best ideas for each side of the argument 3. Write your thesis statement, introduction 4. Write the body (2-3 paragrapahs): write clear and simple sentences to express meaning. 5. Conclude giving your own opinion
Useful Language Transition words that can help you to link your paragraphs together For listing different points
First, Second, Third
For counter examples
However , Even though, On the other hand, Nevertheless
For additional ideas
Another, In addition to, Related to, Furthermore, Also
To show cause and effect
Therefore, Thus, As a result of, Consequently
Activity • In your English class you have been discussing different ways of studying English. Your teacher has asked you to write a composition based on the following title:
“The advantages and disadvantages of learning English abroad compared to learning in your own country”
Do you know the answer? • Mention one tip to write an essay. • How can you link your ideas? Give an example
What makes a good essay? http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/general/essay/1.xml
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