Illustration Essay Slices

1. ILLUSTRATION
ESSAY
by
John Caro
Lucero Viloria

2. What does
illustrate
mean? To illustrate means to show or
demonstrate something clearly.

3. PURPOSE

4. The purpose of an illustration essay is to prove a
point using specific examples taking into
consideration the following:
 The audience
 How much evidence you will use

5. Tell vs.
Show
 Telling:
He was happy.
 Showing:
His smile broadened
ear to ear. He
clapped his hands
together and jumped
up and down with
joy. Besides that, he
giggled with
excitement.

6. STRUCTURE

7. Newlyweds often have misconceptions about married
life.
I am unable to control the mess in my work space.
THESIS
STATEMENT
The thesis statement of the illustration essay
is a general statement that expresses both
your topic and your controlling idea. E.g.

8. Series of examples: List of examples.
Extended examples: An anecdote, a description of an
event.
SUPPORTING
IDEAS
The body paragraphs contain examples that
support the thesis statement. There are two
ways of developing body paragraphs:

9. Introduction
 Overview of the topic, background information
 Thesis statement in support of the main
argument of the topic
Body paragraphs
 Topic sentence
 Supportive evidence 1
 Detail examples, statistics, and explanation to
connect the evidence with argument
Supportive evidence 2
 Detail examples and explanations
Supportive evidence 3
 Detail examples and explanations
Conclusion
 Restating the thesis
statement
 Presenting the main points
discussed
 Connecting the points with a
broader perspective
 Wrapping up the essay

10.  Extreme dependence of human beings on
technology
 Why do people drink alcohol excessively? What
it is like to be an alcoholic?
 Animal testing for human products
 What animal is considered to be an ideal pet and
why?
 Describe the impact that social media has on
relationships
😉Topics
 Explain why it is possible that there is life on
other planets
 Explain some challenges currently faced by
teachers
 Describe a person, living or dead, who inspires
you and give reasons why

11. Steps to make
a good
illustration
essay
Step 1: Find an appropriate topic
Step 2: Brainstorm a list of examples
Step 3: Do research
Step 4: Make an outline (sketch)

12. In other words
For instance
In this case
Specifically
In addition
Transitional
words or
expressions
For example
In particular
One example/another
example
To illustrate

13. Examples

14. Thanks a lot!!
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