ESSAY piece of writing from an authors personal point of view; 5 paragraphs Introduction (1) Body (3) Conclusion (1)

(1) I. INTRODUCTION gives an idea about the topic i. Background Information (BI) ii. Present the topic iii. Include a Thesis statement (TS) II. BODY explains and supports the Thesis Statement i. Addition and, also, moreover, in addition (to), likewise, besides ii. Contrast but, yet, nonetheless, nevertheless, however iii. Option or, neithernor (negative), eitheror (positive) iv. Conclusion therefore, hence, thus v. Reason because, for, that is why, so vi. Condition if (positive), unless (negative) III. CONCLUSION summarizes the writers ideas i. Prediction ii. Suggestion iii. Opinion Steps in Writing an Essay 1) Choosing a topic at this point, a thesis statement may already be formulated but only temporarily 2) Brainstorming to stock of what you already know, or give you a focus for your reading

3) Outlining organizing your thoughts a. Sentence (full sentences) b. Topic (phrases or words) 4) Writing the First Draft to try out the structure and framework of the essay 5) Peer Editing for comments, feedback, or better structure and word choice 6) Revising re-arrange the essay, or incorporate corrections and suggestions 7) Proofing the Final Paper for mechanical errors such as: a. Spelling b. Punctuation marks c. Margins d. Indentions e. Capitalization f. Grammar

important. It is most helpful in teaching a new CONCEPT.

UNITY continuity of a single idea Unity of Tense Unity of Mood o Indicative fact or question o Imperative command, request, directions o Subjunctive wish, doubt, demand, suggestion, condition contrary to fact Unity of Person and Number Unity of Subject and Voice o Active subject is doer of the action o Passive subject (from active) becomes the receiver

PROCESS ESSAY describes how something is done in a sequence of steps; described a procedure PROCESS ESSAY daily activity, directing someone to a certain place, operating a machine
Hook first sentence of the essay

Ways of Organizing a Process Essay Chronological Process Essay describe the steps in order of how they should be performed. It is most helpful in teaching a new SKILL. Priority Process Essay Organize the steps in order of the most important to the least

Topic Subject of the essay Thesis Statement (Topic Sentence) presents the writers position or stand about the topic