ESSAY WRITINGPROBLEMSRESPONSE TO READINGS

Introductory paragraphConcluding paragraphDevelopmental paragraph

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH Sample question:Select any two characters in two plays you have read. Analysetheir character as they stand firm to fight for their rights. Givefour points per each character. DONT START WITHOUT BRIEF EXPLANATION It is wrong to start direct with thesis statement.For example, dont start like this:

With reference to two plays I have read, the following is theanalysis of the characteristics of a character namely Njango fromthe play THIS TIME TOMORROW written by Ngugi Wa Thiongoas she stands firm to fight against her rights;

Thesis statement

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH START WITH A BRIEF EXPLNATION Dont start direct with thesis statementFor example, you may start like this in introduction without atransitional paragraph;

Characters refer to people or inanimate objects whom theliterary works are talked about. With reference to two plays I haveread, the following is the analysis of the characteristics of acharacter namely Njango from the play namely THIS TIMETOMORROW written by Ngugi Wa Thiongo as she stands firmto fight against her rights;

Thesis statement

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH START WITH A BRIEF EXPLNATION Dont start direct with thesis statementFor example, you may start like this in introduction with atransitional paragraph;

Characters refer to people or inanimate objects whom theliterary works are talked about. Commonly, there are two categoriesof characters namely main characters and minor characters. Maincharacters and minor characters can either be dynamic, flat orround. Both of them play a big role in the development of a story.

Then, with reference to two plays I have read, the following isthe analysis of the characteristics of a character namely Njangofrom the play called THIS TIME TOMORROW written by NgugiWa Thiongo as she stands firm to fight against her rights;

Thesis statement

Transitional paragraphIntroductory paragraph

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH TRANSITIONAL PARAGRAPH A transitional paragraph is a short paragraph, usually consistingof a few sentences, that act as a conclusion to one section and anintroduction to the next section

Transitional paragraphs are like bridges: the first section of theessay is like one river bank; the second section is the other riverbank, the transitional paragraph like bridge, links them.

For instance;Now ,With reference to two plays I have read, the following is

the analysis of the characteristics of a character namely Njangofrom the play, THIS TIME TOMORROW, written by Ngugi WaThiongo as she stands firm to fight against her rights;

Thesis statement

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH TRANSITIONAL PARAGRAPH For instance;

For a start, the following is the analysis of the characteristicsof a character namely Njango from the play, THIS TIMETOMORROW, written by Ngugi Wa Thiongo as she stands firmto fight against her rights;

ORIn the first place, with reference to one of the two plays I have

done, namely THREE SUITORS ONE HUSBAND written byOyono Mbia, the following is the analysis of the characteristics ofa character namely Juliette as she stands firm to fight against herrights;

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH TRANSITIONAL PARAGRAPH For instance;

For one thing, With reference to two plays, the following is theanalysis of the characteristics of a character namely Njango fromthe play THIS TIME TOMORROW written by Ngugi Wa Thiongoas she stands firm to fight against her rights;

ORWith reference to two plays, starting with, the play titled

THE LION AND THE JEWEL written by Wole Soyinka, theanalysis of the characteristics of a character who is called Sidi asshe stands firm to fight against her rights is as follows;

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH TRANSITIONAL PARAGRAPH For instance;

Then, in many literary work, many characters show theircharacteristics of standing firm to fight for their rights indifferent facet of life. To begin with, this is shown well by acharacter, Remi from the play called THE BLACK HERMIT byNgugi Wa Thiongo as follows;

All in all, it is not necessary to write transitional paragraph afterthe introductory paragraph but still it is important. A writer maystick to one introductory paragraph especially in short essay andstill look good.

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPHSample question:Many modern children spend too much time sitting in front of atelevision screen. This is extremely harmful to their development.Therefore Parents should strictly limit the time that children spendin this way. Do you agree?

for example:although the internet has advantages and

disadvantages, it has made life so much easier in so many waysthat, as long as people know how to use it effectively, it can be anexcellent tool..

In conclusion,In summary,Finally,Therefore,Consequently,Clearly,It is clear,To conclude,To summarise,On the whole,

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

In conclusion, in summary, finally, therefore, consequently, clearly, it is clear, to conclude, to summarise, on the whole,

Simply, start with concluding transitional words

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

as I have argued, as I have shown, the bulk of the evidence, then, points to, however, as I have shown, based on this evidence, the evidence presented indicates/suggests that,

Simply, start with concluding transitional words

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

in other words, in short, in brief, then, generally speaking, all in all, that is,

Simply, start with concluding transitional words

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

based on the evidence available,, to return to our original question, it would appear that, what is clear, then, is that, what emerges from this discussion is, there is strong evidence, to suggest that, we can conclude from the foregoing discussion that

Simply, start with concluding transitional words

DEVELOPMENTAL PARAGRAPH

TOPIC SENTENCE carries your POINT DONT write only a PHRASEFor example; Sample question:

Simply, start with TOPIC SENTENCE

DEVELOPMENTAL PARAGRAPHFor example;

Provision of education to among the citizens. It needs a VERB to be a complete sentenceSOLN: write a complete TOPIC SENTENCEFor instance;

Provision of education to among the citizens is one of themeasures which I will take, as a president of Tanzania in 2015, tocombat the killing of Albino.I will provide education about albinism to among the citizens.If I were a president, I would provide good education about albino

to citizens.Albinism Education will be provided to among the citizens.

Noun PhraseIt acts as aSUBJECT

VERB (Phrase)

DEVELOPMENTAL PARAGRAPH

TOPIC SENTENCE carries your POINT DONT write only a PHRASEFor example; Sample question:

Simply, start with TOPIC SENTENCE

DEVELOPMENTAL PARAGRAPHFor example;

Death of some people to in the society. It needs a VERB to be a complete sentenceSOLN: write a complete TOPIC SENTENCEFor instance;

Adyeri and his wife died from HIV AIDS. Adyeri died after gettinginfections of HIV AIDS because of his promiscuous behaviour. He sleptwith different women especially when he drunk. His wife acquire HIV AIDS probably from him, however, she was also not faithful in hermarriage. Hence, death is one of the major effects of HIV AIDS.HIV AIDS brings death to many people. For instance, Adyeri diedafter getting infections of HIV - AIDS due to his womanizing behaviour.Short Amoti, the wife of Adyeri, died form HIV AIDS which probablyshe acquired form her husband. Also, Davids father died from HIV AIDS after he undergo sexual intercourses with different women.Many people died from HIV AIDS.

Noun PhraseIt acts as aSUBJECT

VERB

DEVELOPMENTAL PARAGRAPH

TOPIC SENTENCE carries your POINT DONT write only a PHRASEFor example; Sample question:

Simply, start with TOPIC SENTENCE

DEVELOPMENTAL PARAGRAPHFor example;

To be against the bad traditional beliefs in the play. It needs a VERB to be a complete sentenceSOLN: write a complete TOPIC SENTENCEFor instance;

Remi goes against the Marua tradition of inheriting thewidows. Remi runs away from Marua village to the City becausethe village elders and his family forced him to marry, Thoni, thewife of his brother after his brother passed away. Also, after manyyears of being a hermit in the City, Remi goes back to Maruavillage and says openly against the Marua tradition of inheritingof widows in front of the villagers and his family.

Remi refuses to marryThoni, the wife of his late elder brother

Noun Phrase

It acts as aSUBJECT

VERBTo be against the inheritance of widows,

,to be against the inheritanceof widows..

TRANSITIONAL PARAGRAPHFor example;Sample question:Select any two characters in two plays you have read. Analyse their characteras they stand firm to fight for their rights. Give four points per eachcharacter.

On the other hand Apart from that/those Besides that/those Other than that/those Also Moreover Furthermore Then Additionally

Simply, start with TRANSITIONAL WORDS

TRANSITIONAL PARAGRAPH

For example;Sample question:Select any two characters in two plays you have read. Analysetheir character as they stand firm to fight for their rights. Givefour points per each character.

, the following is the analysis of thecharacteristics of a character namely Njango from the play THISTIME TOMORROW written by Ngugi Wa Thiongo as she standsfirm to fight against her rights;

Simply, start with TRANSITIONAL WORDS

ThenAlsoFurthermoreOn the other handOther than that/thoseApart from that/thoseBesides that/thoseMoreoverAdditionally

TRANSITIONAL PARAGRAPH

For example;

, the play titled THE LION ANDTHE JEWEL written by Wole Soyinka, the analysis of thecharacteristics of a character who is called Sidi, as she standsfirm to fight against her rights, is shown as follows;

Simply, start with TRANSITIONAL WORDS

Like wiseAdded to that/thoseIn the other respectsA long with that/thoseIn conjunction withRelating to that/thoseIn distinction to that/thoseWith reference to

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