1. Writing: essay

2. Topic Topic has been assigned to you:
Decide on what kind of essay you must write:
Descriptive?
Paint a picture
Informative?
Just the facts
Persuasive?
Convince me

3. Outline Write down the topic on a piece of paper
Write down three (or four) ideas that you want to use
Steps that should be followed (describing a process)
Details (informative)
Arguments (persuasive)

4. Introduction What the essay will be about.
Formulate your topic in one sentence (thesis statement)

5. Body paragraphs
Write topic sentences for each of your three (or four) ideas. (Each sentence will be used in a separate paragraph)

6. Start writing: the body
Par 2: topic sentence + argumentation + example(s)
Par 3: topic sentence + argumentation + example(s)
Par 4: topic sentence + argumentation + example(s)

7. Introduction and conclusion
Write down your thesis statement
You may:
begin with an attention grabber
list your three main ideas in the introduction
give a reason why this is an important topic
Conclusion:
Sum up your points
Add a stimulating remark

8. Finishing touch Title Linking words Check
The order of the paragraphs: is it logical?
Tone: not too informal and coherent throughout the essay
Does each paragraph have about the same amount of words?
Grammar
NO new information in the conclusion!