Today, I discussed how to format an essay and save it correctly. I then did an overview of what to put in an essay. If you weren't here, you have missed an important discussion; however, here are the notes we created.
Writing the essay:
Introductory
paragraph: Attention-getter about topic (I will give you a sheet on
attention-getters) (usually attention-getter is two sentences: Intro and
conclusion; cause and effect. Need an overview of
the sources you will refer to in proving your thesis (you will mention all
three and show a connection that will support the thesis such as a common topic
that ties to theme). Thesis
and main points (all opinions) will also be mentioned. Thesis comes last.
Body
Paragraphs must start with a main point (OPINION). If you start with, say, an
overview of a story you are using, you are NOT following organization protocol.
You need the main point first and proof to come after as well as the tie-ins to
show how the evidence supports the main point.
Conclusion
must remind the reader that you have presented enough evidence to show that
your thesis is a viable (possible) one. If the reader could say, “Yeah, I see your
point,” whether you have changed the reader’s mind or not, it is a good essay.
You should mention the best evidence you have as a reminder, and then come up
with a strong concluding idea/reflection to end it.
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