Types of essays
What are the three types of essays we studied?
Expository, argumentative, and critical.
What are the three main parts of an essay?
Introduction, body, and conclusion.
What does referencing mean in academic writing?
Giving credit to the sources used in your essay.
Which is the best soccer team in Monterrey? Give 1 reason in correct grammar
TIGRES!!! LA U LA U LA U
(teacher decides if the answer is right heheh)
Explain what an EXPOSITORY essay is and GIVE TWO CHARACTERISTICS OF IT
YOU'RE A SCIENTIST
To give information or explain something clearly.
Evidence that is well-researched and specific (facts, examples, statistics, quotes, etc.)
The tone is neutral, informative, YOU DO NOT GIVE AN OPINION.
What are the three elements included in an introduction?
Hook, background information, and thesis statement.
Name two types of sources that can be used in academic essays.
Books, academic articles, reports, or reliable websites.
WE / KNOW / HAVE / EACH OTHER FOR YEARS
We have known each other for years.
What color is traditionally associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Green.
Explain what an ARGUMENTATIVE essay is and GIVE TWO CHARACTERISTICS OF IT
YOUR'E A POLITICIAN
Clearly stated OPINION, point of view or claim.
Strong reasoning that is logical, convincing and relevant
Evidence that is well-researched and specific (facts, examples, statistics, quotes, etc.)
The tone is strong, clear, respectful.
Use a counterargument to further promote your claim
Ask questions that get your reader thinking critically
What are the four elements included in a body paragraph?
What is a direct quote? Write an example on the board.
Using the exact words from a source with quotation marks and a citation.
EXAMPLE: Suárez (2021) claims that "__________"
SHE / DRAW / HAS / A BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT
She has drawn a beautiful portrait.
How do you spell your teacher’s FULL NAME correctly? Write it on the board!
TEACHER DECIDES IF IT'S CORRECT OR NOT
Explain what a CRITICAL essay is and GIVE TWO CHARACTERISTICS OF IT
YOU'RE A PHILOSOPHER
To give your opinion about a book, film, or idea and explain why.
Has a central thesis or main idea.
All points are connected and support the main idea.
Reader can easily follow the logic of the essay.
The tone is serious and thoughtful.
What are the three elements included in a conclusion?
- Restate the thesis statement
- Paraphrase topic sentences (summarize main points)
- Closing thought
What is paraphrasing? Write an example on the board.
Rewriting an idea from a source in your own words while still giving credit.
EXAMPLE: __________________(Suárez. 2021)
THEY / HIDE / HAVE / THE EVIDENCE
They have hidden the evidence.
Say the difference of pronunciation between Desert (dry area) and Dessert (something sweet like cake)
Teacher decides if it's right or wrong
What is the main difference between a CRITICAL essay and an ARGUMENTATIVE essay?
In both of them you show a point of view or opinion, but:
CRITICAL ESSAY - “critical” stands for “critical THINKING”, so you are writing an analysis of the book and the characters
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY - I want to convince you MY OPINION is correct. They’re wrong and I’m right.
What is an essay outline and how do we create one?
Essay outlines are a method for organizing your essay before you begin writing.
You quickly note down summary sentences or key phrases for each main point in every paragraph, giving you a clear overview of how your ideas and argument will develop.
Give 10 examples of reporting verbs!
Argues, claims, states, explains, suggests, proposes, indicates, reports, describes, defines, shows, demonstrates, confirms, establishes, maintains, contends, asserts, notes, observes, highlights.
HE / SWEAR / HAS / TO TELL THE TRUTH
He has sworn to tell the truth.
What day is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
March 17