Basics of Essay Writing

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Essay Writing

• The Basics of

• Presented by Ms. Samiyyah Andrewin
• https//sites.google.com/site/classplantbelize/wri
  ting

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Essay Structure

• Main Parts Introduction, Body, Conclusion

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The Introduction

• Topic Introduction What am I going to talk
  about?
• Points Organization Preview What am I going to
  say about it? How am I going to talk about it?
• Thesis What am I going to prove in this paper?

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The Thesis Statement

• Your thesis is usually the last sentence in the
  first paragraph and it clearly states the
  argument or point you are making in your paper.

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The Body

• Elaborate Explain your points
• Introduce your point
• Explain your point
• Give supporting evidence
• (quotes, stats, personal experiences...
  welcome) Give supporting evidence (this is
  where quotes go!) Explain how the point and
  evidence relate to your thesis

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The Topic Sentence

• The topic sentence is usually the first sentence
  of the paragraph and it identifies the point that
  will e discussed in the paragraph.

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The Conclusion

• Restate Subject Remind the reader of the overall
  topic of discussion
• Summarize Main Points Re-state main points and
  their connection to the thesis.
• Restate Thesis In different words,
  re-emphasizing.