Types of Essays
A persuasive essay typically aims to...
A persuasive essay typically aims to persuade the reader to agree with their point of view or claim in their essay.
What kind of paragraph is this? Give three reasons how you know.
To conclude, when considering the costs of higher education, the educational atmosphere, and the value of keeping one’s support network close, attending a large state university or a communication college at the start could not be more different choices. It is somewhat ironic that some students who start at the local college do so by necessity, envious of their university-attending former high school classmates, hardly realizing how fortunate they actually are. Many thousands of dollars can easily be saved over the first two years before transferring (if that is the goal), a better educational experience can be acquired in those 100 and 101 level courses, and the benefits of a personal, local support network can be enjoyed by starting out at the local community college. So the next time someone tries to tell you that bigger is better, below that bulky and glittery surface a contrary and valuable alternative may be hiding.
This a Conclusion Paragraph
I know this because there is a key word "to conclude", the author presents their idea and their reasoning in a thesis statement, and they end the paragraph with a convincing statement on their beliefs about the subject.
If you were writing an essay on the positive effects on technology in the classroom, which of these sources would you choose to take supporting evidence from based on reading the title.
A. "5 Problems with Technology in the Classroom"
B. "Teaching with Technology- 2018"
C. "The Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom"
D. "Top 5 Benefits of Technology for the Classroom and Special Education"
D. "Top 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom and Special Education"
Follow Up: Why not the other options?
What is one revision you could make to this introduction paragraph?
The government of the United States is made up of three branches: the legislative branch, the executive branch and the judicial branch. The legislative branch, called Congress, is responsible for making laws. Congress is made up of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. In this essay, you will learn the differences and similarities between these two houses of Congress.
Answers will vary.
One example- Take out "in this essay" and rephrase this a better way.
What is an objective summary?
A summary that does not contain any opinion statements.
A compare and contrast essay aims to...
compare and contrast the similarities and differences of two texts, ideas, points of view, ect.
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Another difference is that the Senate is made up of 100 senators, two from each state. The House of Representatives, however, is made up of 435 representatives. The number of representatives from each state is determined by that state’s population. The greater the population in a state, the more representatives that state will have in the House. A third difference is that senators are elected to sixyear terms, while representatives are elected to serve two-year terms. Every two years, the nation holds an election for members of Congress. At that time, all members of the House of Representatives and onethird of the Senate are up for re-election.
This is a body paragraph
- "Another dfference"
- Comparing differences of two different groups of representatives within our government
Kevin is writing a compare and contrast essay on different ways to spend a vacation. This is his first draft of a body paragraph for hotels. Which piece of evidence would best support what he has already said?
Hotels are definitely a more comfortable way of vacationing if you have the financial resources. They provide comfortable beds and all the amenities of home. You also have reservations for peace of mind, and don’t need to worry about the weather.
A. "Over two million people rented hotel rooms on vacation last year."
B. "Renting an Air BNB gives you a kitchen, separate bedrooms, and a home-like feel while on vacation."
C. "Last year, most major hotel franchises have complementary soap and breakfast, as well as meal coupons for local restaurants and coffee shops."
D. "Although hotels have been relatively affordable throughout the years, the cost per night has risen 15% in the past 10 years."
C
Follow up: Why not A?
What is one revision you can make to this body paragraph that would strengthen it?
Tent camping has been around for years. This is a good option for those whose budget is limited, although some campgrounds’ sites these days rival the charge of hotels. There is also a little bit of an element of danger in tent-camping, although others just see this as part of the adventure.
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Ex. Use textual evidence to support what the writer is saying.
How does a writer indicate a direct quote in their essay?
Using parenthesis
A personal narrative is...
typically a short story-like essay in which the writer relays a personal experience told in the first-person.
What type of paragraph is this? Give two reasons to show how you know.
Finally, large state universities might be a place where fewer members of a student’s time-tested support network are to be found, compared to if that student had enrolled in the local community college. As high school adolescents transition into young adulthood, "they face issues they have never encountered before as they start living increasingly independent lives" (4). True, there are Facebook and Skype to make connections with high school friends and family in order to keep in touch, but it is not the same as being in their presence. And sometimes it’s when we are far from home when a serious problem arises, like the flat tire on the freeway in a city where no one knows you or suddenly finding the bank account is barren. Quite differently, attending community college the first few years in the cozy familiarity of one’s comfort zone, with family and friends cheering from the sidelines and then at the gymnasium at graduation, can provide a psychological backdrop of security, helping students to focus on their studies.
This is a body paragraph.
1. Comparing two options for college
2. Textual evidence
Is this evidence appropriate for the claim, "Though school uniforms are said to enhance school spirit and school wide unity, educational institutions should not force students to wear them because they limit students freedom of expression which violates human rights."
Why or why not?
"Even schools that enforce uniforms are aware of students dislike for them. So they allow dress-down days to let them express their creativity. This has created a positive reaction from the students and they are more likely to wear their uniforms with less resistance."
No.
Explanations will vary.
Kevin's essay on different kinds of vacations needs some revising. He is comparing camping and saying at a hotel. Name one revision that could strengthen this conclusion paragraph of his essay.
The two ways I’ve discussed are both good in some ways; it largely depends on the amount of money you have to spend. Personally, after a bad tent-camping experience with the weather, I’d recommend hotels because this could be the difference between a good trip and a soggy mess!
Answers will vary.
Ex. Restate specific thesis, Remove casual tone for more academic language
What form of citation is most common?
MLA 8
An informative essay aims to...
inform the targeted audience about a specific topic or idea. Usually answers the question by explaining the topic in detail.
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It’s America, and people here think big. It’s a cultural assumption to simply think that bigger is better, but is that always the case? For many students who are new to higher education and who aren’t getting a free four-ride, contrasting attending a large university with attending a community college can lead to seeing tangible advantages of starting out at the humble community college. Indeed, there are significant differences between starting the higher education journey at a community college and beginning at a large state university, and those include cost considerations, the quality of the learning atmosphere, and having more immediate access to a valuable personal support network.
Introduction
1. Clear thesis
2. Rhetorical Question
True or False:
Evidence takes away from your own ideas because you are just repeating what other people have already said in relation to the topic of your essay,
False- Evidence, when used correctly, strengthens your own ideas and claims.
What sentences can be taken out of this introduction to make it less wordy and more clear?
It’s America, and people here think big. It’s a cultural assumption to simply think that bigger is better, but is that always the case? Sixty-eight ounces of Coco-Cola with that combo meal is really better than twelve? Perhaps super-sizing it is not always the best way. Obese people up or down the road can expect to develop serious health issues. Larger vehicles typically incur greater operating costs for fuel, tires and insurance. A bigger house draws more funds out of the bank account to heat it in the winter and cool it in the summer compared to a more affordable and modest dwelling. Big cities have greater problems with traffic and crime. Perhaps the job with the smaller company would offer more opportunities and a greater chance to make a cubicle dweller’s brilliance stand out all the brighter. Americans would do well to reconsider other situations in which bigger is automatically assumed by many to be better. For example, when graduating from high school and planning a career, is it really such a no-brainer starting out at a massive state university over the little by comparison, almost anonymous local community college? For many students who are new to higher education and who aren’t getting a free four-ride, contrasting attending a large university with attending a community college can lead to seeing tangible advantages of starting out at the humble community college. Indeed, there are significant differences between starting the higher education journey at a community college and beginning at a large state university, and those include cost considerations, the quality of the learning atmosphere, and having more immediate access to a valuable personal support network.
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Define plagiarism.
Taking someone else's ideas or work and trying to pass it off as your own.