WRITING WORKSHOP

 

 

 

HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY. STEPS:

- Use the topic given by your teacher and read the sample essay if given.

a) Use brainstorming to generate ideas. Write them down- 

Make sure that:

1- You stick to the topic

2- You do not give simplistic arguments

b) Make a draft of your ideas, organised in different paragraphs

c) Look at the list of linkers. Choose some of them for your essay

d) Write your essay

e) Check for grammar and spelling mistakes before you hand it in.

 

 LINKERS AND CONNECTORS-

LINKERS AND CONNECTORS (another version)

 1- LEARNING ABOUT LINKERS AND CONNECTORS:

In groups of 4 you will be assigned a specific function for linkers and connectors:

a) CONTRAST

b) REASON AND CAUSE

c) CONSEQUENCE

d) ADDITION

e) ORDER

f) EXPRESSING PERSONAL OPINION

g) SUMMARIZING

You have to find on the internet different linkers and connectors for that purpose and some examples too.

You will copy the linker and some of the examples and we will make a big class poster with all the information.

2- AN OPINION ESSAY; Parts

a) INTRODUCTION

 In the introductory paragraph, you need to present your subject and state your opinion clearly. Make sure it contains a thesis statement – a sentence that summarizes the main point of your paper.

B) MAIN BODY

In the body of your essay, you need to support your thesis statement. Write several paragraphs, each presenting a separate point of view supported by reasons. Start every paragraph with a topic sentence – the main idea you will back up with arguments. Make sure you don't begin a new paragraph because the one you are writing right now is too long. Begin a new paragraph only when you want to discuss a new idea.

C) CONCLUSION

To conclude your opinion essay, write a paragraph where you restate your opinion using different words. You should avoid introducing a new idea. However, to make your essay more engaging, you can end with a warning, ask a provocative question or suggest consequences.