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ESSAY

Paragraph

Small writing unit that develops a certain idea.

Parts

It is organized and consistent

Topic sentence - Main idea

Supporting sentences

Secondary ideas that support the topic sentence, these include examples, arguments or evidence.

Conclusion - Summarize the main idea.

Techniques for getting ideas

1.- Brainstorming: It consists of writing ideas spontaneously.

2.- Making a list: Write a list of good ideas about YOUR topic.

3.- Free writing: Write in 5 or 10 minutes about the chosen topic without worrying about grammar or spelling.

4.- Sketch: Draw brief sketch about person, place, sport, experience.

5.- Venn diagram: It helps us to compare and contrast

6.- Clustering: Carry out an attribute wheel with ideas that arise from the central theme.

Parts of the essay

1.- Introduction:

First paragraph that starts the topic and captures the reader's attention.

2.- Body:

Longer segment where arguments that support the thesis are stated and explained.

3.- Conclusion:

End of the essay, include a short and general reflection or opinion on the subject.

Parts of introduction

Hook

Background information

Thesis statement

Opening statement to catch the reader's attention.

1.- Ask a question

How many hours a day do teenagers use the cell phone?

2.- Use an interesting observation

Polar bears are about to become extinct.

3.- Use unique stage

One of the best extreme experiences I have had in my life so far is skydiving.

4.- Being with famous quote

"Learn to live and you'll learn to die well" Confucio

Give a little information about your topic

Give main points

Why the topic is important

Define key terms or ideas

Historic information

States your main topic or position

It is the controlling idea

Summarize the main points of the essay. (subtopics)

It must be original, clear and argumentative

Put at the end of your introduction

Transition words

It is a writing with many paragraphs that develops extensive topics.

To show examples: for instance, for example, such as, an example of, to exemplify.

To express opinion: ​​​​According to, in my opinion, in my view, I think , I would prefer.

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To connect similar ideas: In addition, also, besides, futhermore, moreover, as well.

To give an opposite ideas: However, nevertheless, still, nonetheless, on the other hand.

To express consequence: As a result, consequently, as a consequence, hence, therefore.