The document provides an overview of various types of essays and what constitutes a good essay, including structure and elements involved. It details formats such as argumentative, descriptive, expository, narrative, formal, informal, personal, and persuasive essays with examples for each. It also emphasizes the importance of a clear thesis statement, logical arguments, supporting evidence, and proper organization.

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2. Outline What is an Essay? Different Types of Essays What Makes a Good Essay? Essay Structure

3. What is an Essay? An analysis of any topic in which there are points that get explained by sources/evidence. Consists of: Introduction paragraph Body paragraph(s) Concluding paragraph

4. Different Types of Essays Argumentative Essay A form of essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence Example: Climate change is happening because of the increase in human activity. Descriptive Essay A type of essay in which it describes an object or animation using different adjectives Example: What is your Utopia?

5. Expository Essay An explanation essay Cause and effect Compare and contrast Classification Sequencing Example: Explain the cause and effect that World War I had on Canada? Narrative Essay An essay in which it is in the form of a story with a narrator explaining events taken place which try to prove a point or an initial thesis Example: What was the best idea you ever had that made a difference in your life?

6. Formal Essay An essay where there is a subject that has to explained or proven with concrete evidence and proper essay format Example: How did Canada contribute in World War I? Informal Essay A type of essay that allows the writer to go a bit off topic and not use proper evidence (assuming) allows humour lets the author’s opinion get involved in the essay Example: Why do you think Star Trek was popular?

7. Personal Essay An informal essay that explains a personal opinion about any topic Example: Explain whether or not you like cats . Persuasive Essay An essay in which you try to convince the reader into believing one point other than the other Example: Was Louis Riel a hero to the Métis?

8. What Makes a Good Essay? Formal essay A well thought out, serious, answer to an essay topic Good topic sentence Logical argument Wide range of supporting evidence Explain how the evidence is related to the topic Well organized essay structure Introduction 3+ body paragraphs Concluding summary

9. Essay Structure Introductory Paragraph Thesis statement States the main idea or intent of the essay Major supporting details Shows supporting statements for your thesis Body Paragraph Evidence 1: Evidence 2: Evidence 3: Transition

10. Concluding Paragraph Summary of all details supporting your thesis statement Refer back to thesis statement Go out with a bang

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