What's the difference?
Told from first person point of view
What is an expressive/narrative essay?
This part of the essay introduces the topic and provides context
What is an Introduction Paragraph?
This is 1-2 sentences in the introduction paragraph that tells the reader what the essay is about
What is a thesis statement?
This type of essay requires you to make claims
What is an argumentative essay?
This is the main bulk of your essay
What are body paragraphs?
This is the first step in all 3 writing types
What is choosing a topic?
This type of essay educates readers about a specific topic
What is an informative essay?
What is research?
You must do this for the information you find while researching
What is citing sources?
This kind of essay uses personal memories and stories to entertain readers
What is an expressive/narrative essay?
This paragraph summarizes the essay
What is the conclusion?
This fights against your original claims
What is a counterargument?
With an expressive essay, you should do this to compile your details before writing.
What is brainstorming?
You should make one of these before writing each type of essay to plan your paragraphs out
What is an outline?
This pairs with research in your body paragraphs
What is commentary?