Essay Structure & Organization
In which structure do you discuss all ideas about Topic A first, then all ideas about Topic B?
Block Structure
Which word shows similarity?
a) However b) Likewise c) But d) While
b) Likewise
What are the three parts of an introduction?
Hook, Context, Thesis
Why should writers include a quote or research?
To show where information comes from and support their ideas.
Correct the sentence: “My friends was excited about the trip.”
My friends were excited about the trip.
In which structure do you discuss one point at a time for both topics?
Point-by-Point Structure
Which word shows difference?
a) Likewise b) Whereas c) In the same way d) Also
b) Whereas
Which part connects the hook to the thesis and gives background?
Context
Which sentence introduces the quote correctly?
a) “Students need sleep.” The article says.
b) According to Dr. Khalid, “Students need sleep.”
b) According to Dr. Khalid, “Students need sleep.”
Correct the sentence: “The result very surprising.”
The result is very surprising.
Read this outline:
I. Weather in Riyadh and New York
II. Transportation
III. Lifestyle
What structure is this?
Point-by-Point Structure
Combine the two sentences into one sentence using an appropriate compare/contrast word: “Riyadh is very hot. New York has cold winters.”
While Riyadh is very hot, New York has cold winters.
Riyadh is very hot, whereas New York has cold winters.
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The sentences below are out of order. Put them in the correct order.
1) Although Riyadh and New York are both major cities, they differ in weather, transportation, and lifestyle. 2) Many people dream of living in large, modern cities around the world. 3) Riyadh and New York are two examples of famous world cities known for their opportunities and fast-paced life.
Many people dream of living in large, modern cities around the world. Riyadh and New York are two examples of famous world cities known for their opportunities and fast-paced life. Although Riyadh and New York are both major cities, they differ in weather, transportation, and lifestyle.
Write a sentence that introduces this quote correctly using the author’s name:
Quote: “Reading helps students learn new ideas.” Author: Sarah Brown
According to Sarah Brown, “reading helps students learn new ideas.”
Correct the sentence: “She is interested on learning new languages.”
She is interested in learning new languages.
Read this outline:
I. Riyadh – Weather, Transportation, Lifestyle
II. New York – Weather, Transportation, Lifestyle
What structure is this?
Block Structure
Identify and fix the mistake: “Although Riyadh is modern. New York is more diverse.”
Although Riyadh is modern, New York is more diverse.
Read this introduction. Identify which sentence is the thesis.
Many people dream of traveling to different cities. Riyadh and New York are both famous for their modern lifestyle and opportunities. While they share some similarities, they differ in weather, transportation, and culture.
While they share some similarities, they differ in weather, transportation, and culture.
Identify the problem: According to the book ‘Global Cities,’ “Big cities are crowded.” This shows that cats are friendly.
The explanation after the quote does not match the quote’s idea.
Find and fix two mistakes: “He didn’t went to the library because she is tired yesterday.”
He didn’t go to the library because she was tired yesterday.
A student’s outline shows:
I. Weather in Riyadh and New York
II. Transportation
III. Lifestyle
But in the essay, the student only wrote about Riyadh in Body 1 and New York in Body 2.
Explain the problem with this essay structure.
The essay doesn’t match the outline.
Write two short sentences comparing and contrasting Riyadh and New York using one compare word and one contrast word.
Example: Both cities are busy and international. However, New York has a colder climate than Riyadh.
Which sentence below is the context?
a) Life in big cities offers many opportunities.
b) Both Riyadh and New York are major world cities that attract students and workers.
c) Although they are both modern cities, they differ in weather and lifestyle.
b) Both Riyadh and New York are major world cities that attract students and workers.
Use this quote from Dr. Aisha Khan and add one sentence showing how it supports your point:
“Education opens new doors for the future.”
Dr. Aisha Khan writes that “education opens new doors for the future.” This shows that learning helps people grow and achieve better opportunities.
Find and fix the mistakes: “The students doesn’t knows the answer because they wasn’t study.”
The students don’t know the answer because they didn't study.