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The Introduction, The Body and The Conclusion are parts of ...
The essay
•The Topic Sentence
•The Body
•The Conclusion
It's a combination of sentences that expresses a writer’s thoughts on a specific subject.
The paragraph
Mention 2 types of essay.
Ex: Cause-Effect, Opinion, Descriptive, Comparison...
Mention one characteristic that makes a good essay.
1. It introduces and concludes appropriately
2. It has a clear, specific subject or thesis
3. It presents views logically
4. It has formal, impersonal style
What are transition words?
Words that serve to combine two ideas.
What are the 2 parts of a Topic sentence?
Topic and controlling idea.
What is an essay?
A formal group of paragraphs which develops one central idea.
Give 2 examples of contrast transition words.
Ex: different from, but, although, however, even though, on the other hand.
What is the difference between essay and paragraph?
The Essay develops an opinion or argument in more complexity and detail.
It’s the anchor of the Essay which contains the central idea of everything that will be discussed.
Thesis statement
What do you develop in a cause-effect essay?
•reason why something happens
➔CAUSE
•result of a particular influence
➔EFFECT
What are the functions of an essay introduction?
1.To say what subject or TOPIC will be discussed
2. To give some BACKGROUND on the topic, if necessary
3. To state the writer’s opinion or THESIS on the Topic
4. To ATTRACT the reader to read further
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that tells you what the paragraph will discuss.
What is the link between Topic sentence and thesis statement?
Topic Sentences answer the hidden question inside the Thesis Statement. They develop the general idea of the essay.
Name the 4 transition words categories.
Addition
Cause-Effect
Comparison
Contrast
Give a good thesis statement for the topic "Online education".
What is the hook of the essay?
A sentence which purpose is to attract the readers attention.
Combine the following two sentences using a transition word.
1. Harry Styles is considered to be very handsome.
2. Teenage girls often “love” Harry Styles.
Cause-effect:
Because Harry Styles is considered to be very handsome, teen girls often “love” him.
What is a general essay structure? (What can you find in each paragraph?)
Introduction Paragraph
Lead-in / Background
Thesis Statement
(Preview of Main Supports)
Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentence 1
Support: Details & examples
Topic Sentence 2
Support: Details & examples
Topic Sentence 3
Support: Details & examples
Conclusion Paragraph
Re-statement of Thesis
Summary of Supports
Lead-out / Reflection / Thought-provoker