2. Thesis: Cats are better pets than dogs.
Two Points:
They are cleaner than dogs.
They do not make as much noise.

3. Find the Point-Evidence-Explain
It can be easily argued that cats are naturally cleaner than dogs. Being clean is in the cat’s nature. As illustrated by Liza Blau from Demand Media, “You can give a dog a million baths and spray him with doggy cologne, but his distinct ordure never seems to go away... But cats, both wild and domestic, spend up to one-third of their time self-grooming, according to Animal Planet” ( As this evidence demonstrates, it is difficult for owners to clean their dogs because no matter what they do, the smell could still remain. It would be embarrassing for someone to invite friends and loved ones over to their home, if their home smells like a dog house. On the other hand, cats make the lives of their owners easier by not smelling. Healthy cats do not have an ordure, and it is in their nature to be hygienic. This cleanliness is especially apparent with indoor cats because cats do not need to be walked like dogs do, which further illustrates how much easier it is to take care of cats compared with dogs.

4. Cats makes great pets whether you are in a house, mansion or apartment because they do not make as much noise as dogs. Imagine the stress of having a noisy dog in a small apartment where neighbours begin to complain. For example, “Fido [a dog] is a hysteric who barks at pretty much everything -- the mailman, children ...a police siren, a harmless butterfly, other dogs...causing distress to both your family and the neighbors. Your cat will always respect your need for quiet to practice the violin, write the great American novel or meditate on world peace” (Blau). As one can see, cats are easier to take care of. Cats are great for people who want to keep their private lives private, and they do not need to tell the whole world that they have a pet cat. Some people say that dogs can be quiet, but it takes time and effort to train the dog properly to do that. In today’s society, people do not have time to train a canine friend. Cats make life care free and enjoyable.

5. What makes an effective essay?
To know the basic structure of an essay.
To understand how to apply the essay structure using the active voice.
To be able to start writing my body paragraphs to support my thesis; then, write my introduction and conclusion paragraphs.
Introduction; Conclusion;
Thesis; Body Paragraph; Active Voice

6. The kitten was bought by me.
To know the basic structure of an essay.
To understand how to apply the essay structure using the active voice.
Before we continue with our essays, we need to learn the passive and active voice.
I bought the kitten.
The kitten was bought by me.
Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
Which sentence is written in the active voice?
Introduction; Conclusion;
Thesis; Body Paragraph; Active Voice

7. Introduction; Conclusion; Thesis; Body Paragraph; Active Voice
To know the basic structure of an essay.
To understand how to apply the essay structure using the active voice.
Passive voice –
Science reports
Political speeches
Maybe for stories, especially where there’s mystery.
Active voice –
Academic essays
Research reports
Instructions
Cover letter/Application letters for a job
Introduction; Conclusion;
Thesis; Body Paragraph; Active Voice

8. Poland was invaded in 1939, thus initiating the Second World War.
To know the basic structure of an essay.
To understand how to apply the essay structure using the active voice.
Poland was invaded in 1939, thus initiating the Second World War.
Genetic information is encoded by DNA.
The possibility of cold fusion has been examined for many years.
Germany invaded Poland in 1939, thus initiating the Second World War.
DNA encodes genetic information.
Physicists have examined the possibility of cold fusion for many years.
Introduction; Conclusion;
Thesis; Body Paragraph; Active Voice

9. Introduction; Conclusion; Thesis; Body Paragraph; Active Voice
To know the basic structure of an essay.
To understand how to apply the essay structure using the active voice.
Let’s get our grammar books out, and let’s start practising the active and passive voice.
Remember, both ways of writing are correct; however, for your essays, you should try to always use the active voice.
Introduction; Conclusion;
Thesis; Body Paragraph; Active Voice

10. Continue working on your essay.
To be able to start writing my body paragraphs to support my thesis; then, write my introduction and conclusion paragraphs.
Continue working on your essay.
If you have finished your body paragraphs, I want you to read pages 161 – 163.
Remember, do not use contractions, and do not write in the first-person.
Introduction; Conclusion;
Thesis; Body Paragraph; Active Voice