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Objectives: Learn what an essay is, dissect one to view its parts.
Contents: What is an essay?, Parts of an essay. Thesis statement. Paragraphs. Types of essays.
Analysing an essay.
I. Previous knowledge quiz. With your partner, quickly read the questions and choose the correct
answer.
1. An essay title ___.
a. is not necessary for a test essay.
b. should contain a minimum of twelve words.
c. should have a capital on all important words.
d. should have a capital on only the first word.
2. Good topic sentences ___.
a. contain lots of good examples.
c. contain very specific details.
b. five paragraphs.
d. multiple paragraphs.
d. theme.
Source: http://palc.sd40.bc.ca/palc/Quiz/Writing/essaystructure1.htm
II. Parts of an Essay (Outline)
I.
Introduction. Thesis: _____________________
II.
Body 1. Topic Sentence: _____________
- supporting idea
- supporting idea
2. Topic Sentence: ____________
- supporting idea
- supporting idea
Evaluation
Illustration
Narration
Persuasion
Description