1. Essay Writing

2. Basic Essay Format Introduction:
Points to develop introduction– Leading up to thesis. Create a Hook and Transition
First point
Second Point
Third Point
Fourth Point
Thesis:
Body:
Topic Sentence:
6 points to develop 2nd paragraph
6 points to develop 3rd paragraph
6 points to develop 4th paragraph
Conclusion:
3 concluding points

3. Introductory and Concluding Paragraphs
Developing Introduction:
Compose Thesis
Decide on the type of Hook and write it
Write the transition
Draft into paragraph
Developing Conclusion:
Summarize main points and creatively restate the thesis
End with obvious closure and sense of completeness

4. Thesis Statement Requirements:
States the essay’s subject– the topic being discussed
Reflects the essay’s purpose
Includes a focus– assertion conveying your point of view
Uses specific language
May briefly state the major subdivisions of the topic

5. Types of Hooks This is your chance to “hook” your audience.
personal examples
quotations
Facts or statistics
rhetorical questions
current events
contrast to the thesis sentence

6. Writing with Examples for Supporting Detail
Personal Experience
Observations of Other People
Short Stories, Novels, Television, or Movies
Facts, Statistics, or Reports from Authoritative Sources

7. 10 steps in the “write” direction
Read the Prompt carefully. Notice Key words
Decide the purpose. (argue/persuade, evaluate, compare, contrast, describe). Rephrase the topic/question in your own words.
Decide whether to “downsize” the topic.
Brainstorm for ideas.
Organize ideas. Follow the basic essay format.
Write an introduction with a “hook”
Develop each of your main points. Use examples and details to fully support and develop.
Write a conclusion that packs some punch.
Revise. Use lively, clear words. Vary sentence beginnings and structures. Check for repetition and redundancy. Make sure formality of language is appropriate. Use transitions.

8. How to write an Essay
Use the following pages in your grammar book to find out the essentials to an essay. In your journal write the 3 main parts and then take notes from the book.
Introduction:
Grabs reader’s attention pg
Thesis: pg
Body:
Supporting details: pg
Conclusion: pg

9. Personal Essay: My Life as a High School Freshman
Introduction:
Grabs reader’s attention
Introduces Topic:
Thesis: Establishes your ideas, feelings, opinions
Body:
Supporting ideas and details about topic will come from your own experiences. Anecdotes—stories about yourself are necessary
Conclusion
Concludes or restates your ideas, feelings and opinions
Reflection of lessons learned from your experiences or your reason for writing the essay

10. Literary Analysis Essay
Introduction:
Introduces Novel, Short story, or Poem title and author ‘s name of the work you are analyzing
Summarize the work
Thesis: establish your ideas or opinion of the work
Body:
Supporting ideas and details about topic must come straight from the work or from creditable sources.
Examples about topic from story must be quotes from the novel: parenthetical citation
Conclusion:
Concludes or restate thesis

11. Persuasive Essay Introduction: Grabs reader’s attention
Introduces Topic
Thesis: Establishes your (writer) ideas, feelings, opinions pg
Body:
Supporting ideas and details about topic
Anecdotes—stories about topic
Facts and Statistics to support opinion
Address opposing view points
Conclusion:
Concludes ideas, feelings and opinions
Summarize
Call to action (persuasive)