V5D 10-11 Essay Writing

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Today
Essay writing
  • Where to start?
  • What should be in the intro, body and conclusion of an essay?
  • Examine some examples of essay paragraphs
But before we start...

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Have you started reading yet? What do you think about the book so far?

Slide 3 - Open question

Slide 4 - Video

Argumentative Essays

Slide 5 - Mind map

Guiding questions
  • What steps do you need to take before you start writing?
  • What is "the five paragraph structure"?
  • What should be in the introduction, body and conclusion of your essay?

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Slide 7 - Video

Guiding questions
  • What steps do you need to take before you start writing?
  • What is "the five paragraph structure"?
  • What should be in the introduction, body and conclusion of your essay?
  • Bonus Question: Would this be different if your essay question is about a book? Why/Why not?

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Activity
  •  You will get two examples of an essay. One is a bad example and one is a good example.
  • In groups, try to find as many differences between the two essays as you can.
  • Pick a group captain, a writer and a speaker.
  • Think about: Language, structure and referencing.

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Slide 10 - Video

Discussion time

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Why is the first sample good?
  • The introductory sentence immediately tells the audience your topic.
  • The opening paragraph supports the opening sentence.
  • The second paragraph supports the first paragraph.
  • There are no spelling errors, and the writing is clear and concise.


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Why is the second sample bad?
  • The opening sentence is not on target, and it has a spelling error.
  • The second sentence states a fact, but no cited source is provided - plagiarism!
  • The rest of the paragraph begins to discuss the topic, but not clearly enough to allow the audience to see where you are heading.
  • The quote used does little to support the opening sentences.
  • Grammar errors  and run on sentences are present as well.


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Some additional tips
  •  After researching your topic and looking at the essay questions think of a thesis or research question.
  • What are you going to research in your essay, what is your claim?
  • Make sure to include your thesis/research question in your introduction.
  • Every paragraph in the body of your essay should help to answer/defend your question/thesis.
  • The first (or second) sentence of every paragraph is most important. In this sentence you have to lay out your argument.

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What did you learn this lesson? What part of essay writing would you like to focus on next week?

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Homework and planning
  •  Homework: continue reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" and prepare for reading test.
  • Thursday 3rd hour: reading test!
  • Thursday 7th hour: reading/credits

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