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Writing Essay-A Few Pointers

This document provides guidance on writing a five paragraph essay, including sections on the introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and general instructions. The introduction should grab the reader's attention and include a clear thesis statement. Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, evidence to support the topic sentence, and commentary to explain how the evidence relates back to the thesis. The conclusion should restate the main points and thesis, while also providing a sense of closure. Transitions between paragraphs and ideas help the essay flow logically.

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Writing Essay-A Few Pointers

This document provides guidance on writing a five paragraph essay, including sections on the introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and general instructions. The introduction should grab the reader's attention and include a clear thesis statement. Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, evidence to support the topic sentence, and commentary to explain how the evidence relates back to the thesis. The conclusion should restate the main points and thesis, while also providing a sense of closure. Transitions between paragraphs and ideas help the essay flow logically.

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Writing an essay-

a few tips..
Introduction

 Grab the attention / state theme


- Thesis S
Body

 Convince / Explain
- Supporting Details
Conclusion
 Refer to Thesis / Indicate / Suggest
The basic structure - writing a five paragraph essay

Introduction
Thesis S
Reason #3 / Other
point of view +
Reason #1 Reason #2 Negation of it
(Topic S) (Topic S) (Topic S)

Example Example Example

Explanation Explanation Explanation

Conclusion Conclusion Elaboration /


Conclusion

Conclusion
= Transitions
Introduction

General Statement
(Attention grabber)
Limit the sentence
Thesis Statement
Introduction

Ways To Grab Attention :

 Use an engaging Quotation


 Make an unexpected/ controversial statement
 State a common belief and declare a contrary view.
 Ask a / series of provocative questions.
 Provide an unusual fact / statistics
 Tell an anecdote/ story/ personal experience and connect
 Define an important term
 An interesting analogy
Introduction

 Thesis Statement
Main idea in an essay( Central idea) + writer’s point view

e.g. :
Statement : Competition exists in every sphere of life.
Mass media is becoming popular in India

Thesis S : Competition , which exists in every sphere of life, is necessary


for growth.

Mass media is becoming popular in India and it plays a responsible role.


Introduction

Don’ts :

 Do not say what you are going to do- let your writing show it. – I make an
attempt to…
 Do not start with – I agree , According to me, yes, I personally believe.

 Do not give examples/ supporting details in the introduction.

 Do not write a too long or too short introduction.


Introduction

Do’s:

 Prepare a ‘catchy beginning’ – a general orientation to the


subject.

 Connect the base to your topic by becoming specific

 Use a thesis statement- main idea and your views on it.


Body Paragraphs

 Body P 1

• Body P 2

• Body P3
Body Paragraph 1
 Body Paragraph 1 (Paragraph Frame):

• Topic sentence ( the most important reason that supports your Thesis statement)
1

• Evidence (specific example, detail, or reason that “proves” the topic sentence)
1-2

• Commentary (interpretation of how the example relates to the topic


sentence.) [THOUGHT] 2-3

• Additional supporting sentences with evidence and commentary.


2

• Concluding sentence – Rephrase / relate to Topic S 1


Body Paragraph 2

 Topic sentence: [State your observations that support the thesis


S]
 Evidence: [Provide an example].
 Commentary: [How does your evidence relate to your thesis –
controlling idea]
 Evidence 2:
 Commentary: [Relate to thesis…]
 Concluding Sentence: Rephrases your main idea/observation
Body Paragraph 3

 Topic sentence: [Acknowledge the counter view against the thesis


S] 2

 Evidence: [Provide an example]. 1-2

 Commentary: [State how the counter view is not strong enough as


against your view.] -3

 Concluding Sentence: Assert your main idea/observation.


-1
Transitions
 Transitions are the links between paragraphs (and
sentences/ideas) that help the reader follow the main
line of thought.
ECE 1001 Basic Electronics

Some common standard devices:

Transitions to Transitions to Transitions to add Transitions to


emphasize a point clarify information conclude or
summarize

again, for this because of, for again, also, As a result,


reason, indeed, in example, for additionally, consequently, thus,
fact, to emphasize, instance, in other another, besides, therefore, due to,
to repeat, truly words, put another equally important, in short
way, that is for example,
furthermore,
moreover, further,
in addition, next,
finally, as well,
together with,
along with
Conclusion
The conclusion needs to wrap up things and allow the
reader to withdraw gracefully.
 Rephrase the thesis statement
 Sum up the main arguments .
 End with a general statement that leaves an impression
on the reader (a clincher).
Conclusion

Summary
Statement

Implications of S

Final (clincher)
Statement
Conclusion

Summary Statement:
Don’ts :

 Do not write : ‘ I would like to conclude’, ‘ In conclusion’, ‘I have tried to show’

 Do not repeat the sentences / phrases used in Introduction

Do’s:

 Reinforce the main idea using a logical connection/ refer back to beginning idea

 e.g: Life is full of competitions and there is no point in running away from it. The
best way would be to learn from our failures and win the next time.
Conclusion

Ways to end ( a clincher):

 Return to the beginning idea ( complete the circle)


 Offer a recommendation / suggestion
 Make a prediction
 Use an engaging quotation
 Ask a provocative question
 Invite the readers to relate the topic to their lives
 End with an anecdote
The basic structure for writing a five
paragraph essay
Introduction
Thesis S
Reason #3 / Other
point of view +
Reason #1 Reason #2 Negation of it
(Topic S) (Topic S) (Topic S)

Example Example Example

Explanation Explanation Explanation

Conclusion Conclusion Elaboration /


Conclusion

Conclusion
= Transitions
General Instructions

 Don’ts:

 Informal / colloquial/ slang language


 Sub-headings
 Underlining important points
 Numbering of paragraphs
 Abbreviations
 SMS language
 Illegible hand writing
General Instructions

 Do’s:

 Five paragraphs
 Thesis Statement
 Topic Sentences
 Use transitions to connect
 Space between paragraphs
 Catchy beginning and a clincher
Sample Essay Topics
*Are nuclear weapons global peacemakers or potential threat
to humanity?

*Information driven age is creating insensitive human beings


out of us.
*Competition is a key to success

*Censorship is a necessity for the welfare of the society

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