ESSAY Writing An Introduction

2 Kinds of Essays on FSA Argumentative/Persuasive Informative/Expository

Argumentative= Persuasive An argumentative essay, AKA a persuasive essay, asks the reader to take a side on a topic. 6 paragraphs- Intro, 3 body paragraphs, counterclaim, conclusion Prompts ask to: Persuade, Argue, Convince, Take a position, Give your opinion, Build a case, Take a stand, Decide

What Argumentative/Persuasive Writing Looks Like Six paragraphs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First paragraph: Introduction States the topic and the main things you’ll talk about in the Body Second, Third, Fourth paragraphs: Body HUGE amounts of detail, fact, and example Fifth paragraph: Counterclaim One thing from the other side of the argument, shot down! Sixth paragraph: Conclusion Nicely summarizes everything

Informative = Expository An informative essay, AKA an expository essay, informs the reader of detailed info. about a specific topic. 5 Paragraphs- Intro, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion Prompts ask to: Explain, Inform, Examine

What Informative/Expository Writing Looks Like Five paragraphs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First paragraph: Introduction States the topic and the main things you’ll talk about in the Body Second, Third, Fourth paragraphs: Body HUGE amounts of detail, fact, and example Fifth paragraph: Conclusion Nicely summarizes everything

Overview on the Writing Process Take a deep breath, yo. Read the prompt FIRST: Always start with finding and reading the prompt (what they want you to write!) UnPAC the prompt.

First, UnPAC the prompt P - Purpose A - Audience C - Content Argumentative or Informative? A - Audience Who are you writing this essay for? C - Content What does the prompt tell you to write about?

Then… Read the text, mark and make notes—Using the prompt, underline important info in the text you could use in your essay! Organize using your planning sheet and write out ideas.

The Writing Process

Overview on the Writing Process Organize your thoughts. Write a draft. Revise with a friend, parent/guardian, your teacher or by yourself. Edit, proofread, check spelling, grammar, etc. Rewrite and make a final copy. Turn in, on time, your last draft. Consider yourself a writer.

Tips on Essay Writing It should be fact-based. Facts can be quotes, statistics, definitions, names, dates, events. What you believe doesn’t matter!! The evidence matters! It should be formal and in 3rd person POV. (No I’s, me’s or you’s!) Use examples. Use transitions! (First, next, in conclusion) Explain what you mean. Don’t be overwhelmed. JUST KEEP GOING.