1、Essay Writing1On the test paper there is a small box where examinees should write the title of their essay.The purpose is for the marker to quickly see what question has been chosen.Examinees need not come up with a clever title;a simple title repeating the essay question or changing it a little is
2、all that is required.The title can be written in lower-case letters as it is in the question or it can be capitalized.Essay Titles 2 Essay question:What are your career goals?Essay title:My Career Goals Essay question:“The Internet has improved our lives.”Discuss.Essay title:The Internet has improve
3、d our livesThe InternetHas the Internet Improved Our Lives?3 Every essay or paper is made up of Every essay or paper is made up of three parts:three parts:Introduction Introduction Body Body ConclusionConclusionStructure 4a Five Paragraph Essaya Five Paragraph Essay an introduction an introduction t
4、hree main body paragraphs three main body paragraphs a conclusion a conclusion 5 The introduction is the first paragraph of The introduction is the first paragraph of the paper.the paper.It often begins with a general It often begins with a general statement about the topic and ends with a statement
5、 about the topic and ends with a more specific statement of the main idea more specific statement of the main idea of your paperof your paper.The purpose of the.The purpose of the introduction is to introduction is to let the reader know what the topic is let the reader know what the topic is inform
6、 the reader about your point of view inform the reader about your point of view arouse the readers curiosity so that he arouse the readers curiosity so that he or she will want to read about your topicor she will want to read about your topic6IntroductionIntroduction The introduction should start wi
7、th a general discussion of your subject and lead to a very specific statement of your main point,or thesis.Sometimes an essay begins with a grabber,such as a challenging claim,or surprising story to catch a readers attention.The thesis should tell in one(or at most two)sentence(s),what your overall
8、point or argument is,and briefly,what your main body paragraphs will be about.7 For example,in an essay about the importance of airbags in cars,the introduction might start with some information about car accidents and survival rates.It might also have a grabber about someone who survived a terrible
9、 accident because of an airbag.The thesis would briefly state the main reasons for recommending airbags,and each reason would be discussed in the main body of the essay.8 The body of the paper follows the The body of the paper follows the introduction.It consists of a number of introduction.It consi
10、sts of a number of paragraphs in which you paragraphs in which you develop your ideas develop your ideas in detailin detail.Limit each paragraph toLimit each paragraph to one main ideaone main idea.(Dont try to talk about more than one(Dont try to talk about more than one idea per paragraph.)idea pe
11、r paragraph.)Prove your points continually by using Prove your points continually by using specific examples and quotations.specific examples and quotations.Use Use transition wordstransition words to ensure a smooth to ensure a smooth flow of ideas from paragraph to paragraph.flow of ideas from par
12、agraph to paragraph.Body9TransitionsTransitions Does the first paragraph tell us a Does the first paragraph tell us a pro and the second a con?(pro and the second a con?(on the on the other handother hand.).)Does the second paragraph tell us Does the second paragraph tell us something of greater sig
13、nificance?something of greater significance?(more importantlymore importantly.).)10Transition words and phrases butbut on the contrary in contrast however although soso consequently as a result therefore as a consequence11Transition words and phrases and/alsoand/also besides this moreover furthermor
14、e in additionbecause because of/becauseof/because due to owing to since as12Main Body Paragraphs(3)Main Body Paragraphs(3)Each main body paragraph will focus on a single idea,reason,or example that supports your thesis.Each paragraph will have a clear topic sentence(a mini thesis that states the mai
15、n idea of the paragraph)and as much discussion or explanation as is necessary to explain the point.You should try to use details and specific examples to make your ideas clear and convincing.13Paragraph structure1.topic sentence2.specific details(more information,examples)3.conclusion14Read and numb
16、er the sentences in the Read and number the sentences in the correct order:correct order:People can see what the animals look like and how they behave.As a result,they may develop an interest in protecting animals and the environment.Zoos have an important role in educating the public about animal c
17、onservation.We can read about animals or watch them on television,but seeing them in real life is so much better.3-4-1-215BrainstormingBrainstorming Sit down with a pencil and paper,or at your Sit down with a pencil and paper,or at your computer,and write whatever comes into your computer,and write
18、whatever comes into your head about your topic,no matter how confused head about your topic,no matter how confused or disorganized.or disorganized.Keep writing for a short but specific amount Keep writing for a short but specific amount of time,say 35 minutes.Dont stop to of time,say 35 minutes.Dont
19、 stop to change what youve written or to correct change what youve written or to correct spelling or grammar errors.spelling or grammar errors.After a few minutes,read through what you After a few minutes,read through what you have written.You will probably throw out have written.You will probably t
20、hrow out most of it,but some of what youve written most of it,but some of what youve written may give you an idea you can develop.may give you an idea you can develop.Do some more brainstorming and see what else Do some more brainstorming and see what else you can come up with.you can come up with.1
21、6My fatherNever complainsgood at DIYcan fix the carplays the guitarWorks hard for familygave up musical career for familyThe person I most admire optimisticfriendly17Organize Your IdeasOrganize Your IdeasDevelop an outline to organize your ideas.An outline shows your main ideas and the order in whic
22、h you are going to write about them.Write down all the main ideas.Write down all the main ideas.List the subordinate ideas below the main List the subordinate ideas below the main ideas.ideas.Avoid any repetition of ideas.Avoid any repetition of ideas.18My fathertalenteddoes a lot for the familyNeve
23、r complainsgood at DIYcan fix the carplays the guitarWorks hard for familygave up musical career for familyThe person I most admire personalityoptimisticfriendly19Three topic sentences My father is the most good-natured person I know.He is very talented in a variety of fields.I respect my dads selfl
24、essness.20The conclusion is the last paragraph The conclusion is the last paragraph of the paper.Its purpose is to of the paper.Its purpose is to summarizesummarize your main points,leaving out your main points,leaving out specific examples specific examples restate the main idea of the paperrestate
25、 the main idea of the paper21ConclusionConclusion Your conclusion begins with a restatement of your main point;but be sure to paraphrase,not just repeat your thesis sentence.Then you want to add some sentences that emphasize the importance of the topic and the significance of your view.Think about w
26、hat idea or feeling you want to leave your reader with.The conclusion is the reverse of the introduction in that it starts out very specific and becomes a bit more general as you finish.22Sample:The person I most Sample:The person I most admireadmireThere are many people that I greatly admire.Some a
27、re famous sportsmen and celebrities while others are just ordinary people such as my teachers and friends.However,there was one person that I look up to much more than anyone else;that is my father.My father is the most good-natured person I know.I have never seen him angry even though my sister and
28、 I often got into trouble when we were at school.He is always friendly and optimistic.Although he grew up in a poor family and has had a hard life,he never complains.23Another reason I admire my father so much is that he is very talented in a variety of fields.He can play the guitar and the piano ex
29、tremely well.Hes also really good at drawing and painting.Moreover,my father is a skillful handyman.For example,whenever our car has a problem,he can fix it by himself.Last but not least,I respect my dads selflessness.When I was born,he gave up his career as a professional musician and he found a better paying but boring office job.In fact,because my mother was too sick to work,my father also got a part-time job.In conclusion,my father is the person that I admire the most because of his good nature,talents,and self-sacrifice for his family.Hopefully,I will be like him one day.24
