Planning an essay

Planning an essay

1. 1.Topic

2. 2. Preparation

   • What are you trying to achieve?
   • Number your mind map branches to arrange an order of paragraphs
   • Make a mind map to plan the essay
   • Key words picked out to have their own paragraphs

3. 3.Introduction

   • Very first paragraph
   • Offer a brief answer/prediction to the essay question

4. 4.Main body

   • New paragraphs for new ideas
   • Each paragraphs must be at least a few lines
   • Each paragraph must lead onto the next
   • There must be progression throughout the essay

5. 5. Conclusion

   • You must answer the question
   • You should link back to each paragraph/main point