Writing an Analytical Essay HIMALAYA SUMMIT

1. Understand Your Issue 2. Understand Your Question 3. Take a Position 4. Be Able to Support Your Position!

Develop 3 Reasons for Support Each reason will be the main focus of your three body paragraphs for your analytical essay

ESSAY FORMAT BODY PARAGRAPH: Reason #2 BODY PARAGRAPH: Reason #1 INTRODUCTION BODY PARAGRAPH: Reason #3 CONCLUSION

THE INTRODUCTION 1. An explanation or summary which shows that you understand the question. 2. A THESIS STATEMENT - this does not have to be the first sentence!!! 3. Your introduction paragraph should offer a ROAD MAP as an explanation of the direction your essay will take.

THESIS STATEMENT Writing a thesis statement….. `One sentence `Tells reader what the question is about `Establishes the POV (point of view) the writer is taking `Sets the mood for the paper `Prepares the reader for fact and details that follow

BODY PARAGRAPHS _Topical Transition or Hook Sentence _States your main reasons of support in each paragraph _Contains clear development of your points or arguments _DETAILS!!! _End paragraph with a closing sentence

CONCLUSION \A clear statement of the answer to the question \A summary of the points made in the essay \A reiteration of the strongest points \Summarize how information in body paragraphs proves your point

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND  Use third person (avoid “I”, “We”, “you”, “they”)  Include ideas, points, or evidence which give, in your opinion, the best and most accurate answer to the questions  Arrange points in order which make logical sense  Always edit and proofread  Be sure to type and use 1.5 spacing

GOOD LUCK!!!

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