2. Choose a topic.
Choose the type of essay you will be writing:
narrative, persuasive, research.
Decide who your audience is going to be.
Do a KWL for your topic: what do you know, want
to know, and learn about your topic.
Brainstorm using free writing or a graphic
organizer to decide what you are going to put into
your essay.
3.
4. Include an introductory sentence that informs the
reader/audience about what you are going to write
about.
Include a thesis statement that informs the
reader/audience about what your
belief/hypothesis/conclusions are about this topic.
Clearly state three subjects you will be addressing
in the body of your essay.
5. Consists of 3 paragraphs.
Each paragraph should address a specific topic
from your introductory paragraph.
Each paragraph should give: examples,
statements of fact, other supporting information
about the subject you are addressing within the
paragraph.
6. Should summarize the rest of your essay.
Provides an opportunity to come to a conclusion
about your topic or to create a resolution/solution to
an issue.
Edit, edit, edit!
Use spell check and ask
others to read your
work
7. Should summarize the rest of your essay.
Provides an opportunity to come to a conclusion
about your topic or to create a resolution/solution to
an issue.
Edit, edit, edit!
Use spell check and ask
others to read your
work
