WritingThe Essay

by Rebecca Bonheim

• Brainstorm ideas• Organize thoughts• Write rough draft

The BodyThe Body

Begins with a topic sentenceBegins with a topic sentenceExplains the situation or exampleExplains the situation or exampleCites the quote or exampleCites the quote or exampleExplains why that quote or example Explains why that quote or example was important to the thesiswas important to the thesisMoves smoothly to the next ideaMoves smoothly to the next idea

• Begins with an idea, quote or question

• Catches the reader’s interest• States the thesis and how you will

prove it• Transitions to the first idea in your

thesis

The Conclusion

• Restates the thesis• Brings the essay to a smooth

close• Leaves the reader with some

final thoughts about the topic

What Makes A Good Essay?

A Good Essay• Has a clear thesis

statement• Is unified and clear• Uses transitions• Proves the thesis• Leaves the reader

pondering• Has few or no

grammatical errors

A Poor Essay• Does not have a

thesis• Makes no sense• Has several

grammatical and diction errors

Some Final Thoughts…..

• Organize ideas in a logical manner

• Write the thesis and body first

• Write the introduction

• Write the conclusion• Revise, revise,

revise

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