1. Reread and revise your outline.
- Is your thesis clear, specific, and convincing? Does it include: opinion, reasons, contrasting or opposing idea, an overview of the body paragraphs?
- Do the topic sentences accurately and clearly state the main idea of the paragraph and connect clearly to the thesis?
- Do you have at least 2 pieces of evidence in each body paragraph? Are they the best evidence to support your claim?
- If necessary, find new evidence.
2. Write the essay.
- for your introduction, begin with a lead, then provide context, and finally, write your thesis statement at the end
- write your body paragraphs; follow guidelines for writing body paragraphs (transition + topic sentence, context, evidence, elaboration, concluding sentence)
- cite your source; at the end of the quotation or paraphrase, include (last name page number).
- write your conclusion - follow guidelines on notetaking worksheet - Why is your topic important? What are your suggestions for improving the problem? How can you further convince the reader of your thesis? Do not just restate the thesis.
- proofread and edit!
- Is your thesis clear, specific, and convincing? Does it include: opinion, reasons, contrasting or opposing idea, an overview of the body paragraphs?
- Do the topic sentences accurately and clearly state the main idea of the paragraph and connect clearly to the thesis?
- Do you have at least 2 pieces of evidence in each body paragraph? Are they the best evidence to support your claim?
- If necessary, find new evidence.
2. Write the essay.
- for your introduction, begin with a lead, then provide context, and finally, write your thesis statement at the end
- write your body paragraphs; follow guidelines for writing body paragraphs (transition + topic sentence, context, evidence, elaboration, concluding sentence)
- cite your source; at the end of the quotation or paraphrase, include (last name page number).
- write your conclusion - follow guidelines on notetaking worksheet - Why is your topic important? What are your suggestions for improving the problem? How can you further convince the reader of your thesis? Do not just restate the thesis.
- proofread and edit!
Possible lead:
ReplyDelete- an anecdote
- quotation from one of your sources
- universal theme
- thought-provoking statement or statistic,fact
- comparison/contrast
- counterargument
- a definition
- a clear description of the problem