Unit 1 What is an Essay? ESOL 0354

Kinds of Essays Narrative Comparison Cause-Effect Argument Reaction (rotate with definition)

Parts of an Essay Introduction a. introduces topic Body Paragraph 1-3 b. Thesis statement Body Paragraph 1-3 a. topic sentences b. supporting sentences Conclusion

Activity 1 (Classification) Studying a Classification Essay a. PreView Questions b. Read individually c. Answer Questions in groups

Activity 2 (Narrative) Studying a Narrative Essay a. Preview Questions b. Read individually c. Answer Questions in groups

Activity 3 (Comparison) Studying a Comparison Essay a. Preview Questions b. Read individually c. Answer Questions in groups

Activity 3 (Comparison) Studying a Comparison Essay a. Preview Questions b. Read individually c. Answer Questions in groups

Activity 4 (Cause-Effect) Studying a Cause-Effect Essay a. Preview Questions b. Read individually c. Answer Questions in groups

Activity 5 (Compare/Argument) Studying a Compare/Argument Essay a. Preview Questions b. Read individually c. Answer Questions in groups

Introduction Hook- opening statement or statements of an essay a. ask a question b. use interesting observation c. unique scenario d. famous quote e. shocking statistic Connecting Info a. 3-5 sentences Thesis a. tells reader what to expect in the essay b. direct (clear)or in-direct (non-specific, but topic is clear) (activity 6-7)

Writing the Body Outline- organizational plan of an essay General- main points Specific Outline or Detailed Outline a. includes notes on even the smallest pieces of an essay b. easier to write from a specific vs. general outline Acitivites 10-11

Conclusion A good conclusion does or has the following: Use a connector or transition word a. in conclusion b. from the information given c. to summarize Doesn’t introduce new information Gives a suggestion, opinion, or prediction Sometimes the sentence or sentences simply state the topic is now clear HW- Activity 12-13- pgs. 35-36