How to write an essay

Idea

Plan

Write

Check

Based on the theme, come up with 3 words that are associated E.g. Marriage - wedding, ring, commitment

Your ideas should be framed by an introduction and conclusion.

It looks like this :I + 3 ideas + C

Use TEE to organise your essay. Construct topic sentences first in a running way to see if it makes sense.

Marriage is made up of many parts, namely a wedding, the rings and commitment.(1) The wedding is the beginning of a lifelong journey together, and the ceremony reflect this. (2) The rings symbolise the unity between two people for life, even when the going gets tough. (3) Commitment is the final ingredient to make a marriage beautiful.(4) In conclusion, marriage is a wonderful thing if the wedding, the rings and the commitment work hand in hand.(5)

Use the Topic sentences as the beginning of every paragraph. Elaborate on the main points of the topic sentences. Give examples to make your points clear.

Check your :

Vocabulary

Grammar (punctuation, tenses, sentence structure etc.)

Spelling

and if there is time, do another draft!

See Chapter C of your essay textbook. You should use the EWS for help.

Description, to help the reader imagine what is giong on

Sequence, steps to organise your elaboration

Cause and Effect, to describe the motives and consequences of decisions and situations

Problem and Solution, to move the plot or paragraphs along.