WHAT IS AN ESSAY ? A GOOD ESSAY; has a strong topic, has a specific purpose, is written for a specific audience.

PURPOSE E very essay has a purpose such as; explaining or discussing a topic and giving a personalopinion,Identifying a problem and its causes, and proposing asolution,Comparing and contrasting two or more thingsPersuade the reader to hold a certain opinion

PARTS OF AN ESSAY

INTRODUCTION This part is one of the most important partsof an essay.Since writers state the main idea of an essayin this part, this part should be presented inan attractive way. This part is one of the most important partsof an essay.Since writers state the main idea of an essayin this part, this part should be presented inan attractive way.

1) THE HOOK It is the opening sentence of introduction. It is the interesting start. It can be; a question. a question. a catchy phrase or quote or song lyrics a catchy phrase or quote or song lyrics a tongue twister. a tongue twister. an exclamatory sentence. ( an exclamatory sentence. (An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses strong feelings) It is the opening sentence of introduction. It is the interesting start. It can be; a question. a catchy phrase or quote or song lyrics a tongue twister. an exclamatory sentence. (An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses strong feelings)

FOR EXAMPLE; You will write a short composition about your best friend, so the hook can be; A friend in need is a friend indeed. (Latin proverb) "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." (Quote from Walter Winchell) "I get by with a little help from my friends.”(song lyric by John Lennon) Have you ever thought the importance of the people around you? (question) an exclamatory sentence) Life is so short that we need someone to share our thoughts and feelings. (an exclamatory sentence) You will write a short composition about your best friend, so the hook can be; A friend in need is a friend indeed. (Latin proverb) "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." (Quote from Walter Winchell) "I get by with a little help from my friends.”(song lyric by John Lennon) Have you ever thought the importance of the people around you? (question) Life is so short that we need someone to share our thoughts and feelings. (an exclamatory sentence)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION More specific than the HOOK. At least three sentences Gives background information about the topic. should be related to one another, to the hook, and to the thesis statement. FOR EXAMLPE; A friend is some one that will stand by you, even during the toughest times. To me friendship is about believing in your friends and helping them to achieve all they can or want to do in life. We are there for each other with hugs, advice, kind words, fights, and anger, whatever comes along. My best friend who is always with me is Elif. More specific than the HOOK. At least three sentences Gives background information about the topic. should be related to one another, to the hook, and to the thesis statement. FOR EXAMLPE; A friend is some one that will stand by you, even during the toughest times. To me friendship is about believing in your friends and helping them to achieve all they can or want to do in life. We are there for each other with hugs, advice, kind words, fights, and anger, whatever comes along. My best friend who is always with me is Elif.

THESIS STATEMENT The thesis statement is the last part of the introduction In this part, the writer states what the composition is about. There are two kinds of THESIS STATEMENT;  1)Stated Thesis Statements: The writer wants to give a specific outline of the composition.  “Ayşe is my best friend since she is honest, social, and loyal.”  2)Implied Thesis Statement: The writer does not give an outline of the composition.  “There are several reasons why Ayşe is my best friend.” The thesis statement is the last part of the introduction In this part, the writer states what the composition is about. There are two kinds of THESIS STATEMENT;  1)Stated Thesis Statements: The writer wants to give a specific outline of the composition.  “Ayşe is my best friend since she is honest, social, and loyal.”  2)Implied Thesis Statement: The writer does not give an outline of the composition.  “There are several reasons why Ayşe is my best friend.”

INTRODUCTION Think of the introduction as having a funnel shape: HOOK Background Information Thesis

INTRODUCTION TOPIC: TALK ABOUT THE QUALITIES THAT MAKE THE DOGS IDEAL PETS.

INTRODUCTION Dogs are often called “man’s best friend.”(hook) There are countless movies and novels about the bonds between man and dog, including Marley and Me, White Fang, Old Yeller, and Lassie. It is not surprising that lots of people address their dogs as their sons or daughters.(background information) Loyalty, protective nature, and ability to be trained are the most important features of the dogs that make dogs ideal pets.(thesis statement (topic + specific vocabulary + three things)

BODY

B) BODY THREE BODY PARGRAPHS  First Point:  Signaling(Transition) Word + Topic sentence + Details  Second Point:  Signaling(Transition) Word + Topic sentence + Details  Third Point:  Signaling(Transition) Word + Topic sentence + Details THREE BODY PARGRAPHS FFirst Point:  Signaling(Transition) Word + Topic sentence + Details SSecond Point: ignaling(Transition) Word + Topic sentence + Details TThird Point: ignaling(Transition) Word + Topic sentence + Details

1 ST BODY PARAGPARH ; (1 ST POINT) TRANSITION+ 1ST TOPIC SENTENCE SUPPORTING SENTENCES (EXPLANATION/DETAILS/EXAMP LES) The first quality of a dog is its faith in its ownerand its loyalty. They always greet us when wecome home and they will never leave us even in ahopeless situation. For example, there was a verysick man and his dog barked and barked until therescue team arrived. This dog saved its owner’slife.

2 ND BODY PARAGPARH ; (2ND POINT) TRANSITION+ 2ND TOPIC SENTENCE SUPPORTING SENTENCES (EXPLANATION/DETAILS/EXA MPLES) Besides being loyal, dogs are strong animals that will protect us. Houses with dogs are considered much safer than even those with burglar alarms. Not only will they stop thieves, but they will also guard against fire. For instance, there was a serious fire and a dog managed to pull its owner out.

3RD BODY PARAGPARH ; (3RD POINT) TRANSITION+ 3RD TOPIC SENTENCE SUPPORTING SENTENCES (EXPLANATION/DETAILS/EXA MPLES) The most attractive quality of a dog is that dogs can be trained to help people. Dogs cando a number of things that people cannot. Forexample, they can sniff out drugs, find bodies,illicit DVDs and hunt down prisoners. They’realso used to help the elderly and disabled.

CONCLUSION One paragraph Signaling(transition) word Restate the main idea + Summary CLOSURE (Advice/Prediction/Suggestion/Opinion (last sentence))

FOR EXAMPLE ; To sum up, dogs are really friendly, civilized, and loyal companions.(RESTATEMENT) Everyone feels joy when Lassie rescues Timmy and everyone feels sadness when Old Yeller sacrifices himself to protect his owner. They are likehuman beings when it comes to relationships. (SUMMARY) Everyone should take the chance to build a fulfilling relationship, like one of these, with a dog. (CLOSURE)

A Real Friend Dogs are often called “man’s best friend.” There are countless movies and novels about the bonds between man and dog, including Marley and Me, White Fang, Old Yeller, and Lassie. It is not surprising that lots of people address their dogs as their sons or daughters. Loyalty, protective nature, and ability to be trained are the most important features of the dogs that make dogs ideal pets. (INTRODUCTION) The first quality of a dog is its faith in its owner and its loyalty. They always greet us when we come home and they will never leave us even in a hopeless situation. For example, there was a very sick man and his dog barked and barked until the rescue team arrived. This dog saved its owner’s life. (1 st BODY) Besides being loyal, dogs are strong animals that will protect us. Houses with dogs are considered much safer than even those with burglar alarms. Not only will they stop thieves, but they will also guard against fire. For instance, there was a serious fire and a dog managed to pull its owner out. (2 nd BODY) The most attractive quality of a dog is that dogs can be trained to help people. Dogs can do a number of things that people cannot. For example, they can sniff out drugs, find bodies, illicit DVDs and hunt down prisoners. They’re also used to help the elderly and disabled.(3rd BODY) To sum up, dogs are really friendly, civilized and loyal companions. Everyone feels joy when Lassie rescues Timmy and everyone feels sadness when Old Yeller sacrifices himself to protect his owner. Everyone should take the chance to build a fulfilling relationship, like one of these, with a dog. (CONCLUSION) A Real Friend Dogs are often called “man’s best friend.” There are countless movies and novels about the bonds between man and dog, including Marley and Me, White Fang, Old Yeller, and Lassie. It is not surprising that lots of people address their dogs as their sons or daughters. Loyalty, protective nature, and ability to be trained are the most important features of the dogs that make dogs ideal pets. (INTRODUCTION) The first quality of a dog is its faith in its owner and its loyalty. They always greet us when we come home and they will never leave us even in a hopeless situation. For example, there was a very sick man and his dog barked and barked until the rescue team arrived. This dog saved its owner’s life. (1 st BODY) Besides being loyal, dogs are strong animals that will protect us. Houses with dogs are considered much safer than even those with burglar alarms. Not only will they stop thieves, but they will also guard against fire. For instance, there was a serious fire and a dog managed to pull its owner out. (2 nd BODY) The most attractive quality of a dog is that dogs can be trained to help people. Dogs can do a number of things that people cannot. For example, they can sniff out drugs, find bodies, illicit DVDs and hunt down prisoners. They’re also used to help the elderly and disabled.(3rd BODY) To sum up, dogs are really friendly, civilized and loyal companions. Everyone feels joy when Lassie rescues Timmy and everyone feels sadness when Old Yeller sacrifices himself to protect his owner. Everyone should take the chance to build a fulfilling relationship, like one of these, with a dog. (CONCLUSION)

TITLE HOOK BACKGROUND INFORMATION THESIS STATEMENT (1 st Point) TRANSITION+ 1st TOPIC SENTENCE SUPPORTING SENTENCES (explanation/details/examples (1 st Point) TRANSITION+ 1st TOPIC SENTENCE SUPPORTING SENTENCES (explanation/details/examples SIGNALING WORD RESTATEMENT SUMMARY CLOSURE (2nd Point) TRANSITION+ 2nd TOPIC SENTENCE SUPPORTING SENTENCES (explanation/details/examples ) (3rd Point) TRANSITION+ 3rd TOPIC SENTENCE SUPPORTING SENTENCES (explanation/details/examples) INTRODUCTION 1 st BODY 2nd BODY 3rd BODY CONCLUSION