This document outlines 10 steps for writing an essay on why good sleep habits are important for students. It provides guidance on reading the question, brainstorming topics, writing a thesis statement, developing topic sentences, writing body paragraphs with supporting details, and concluding the essay. The steps include writing an introduction paragraph, two body paragraphs on health and concentration, and a conclusion paragraph that restates the thesis. Following these steps helps to ensure the essay is well-organized and addresses all elements of the question.

1. STEP BY STEP IN 10 EASY STEPS
How to write an essay.

2. STEP 1: READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
QUESTION.
 Why are good sleep habits important for
students?
What is the question asking us to write...reasons! Reasons why sleep is
important for students. Why do students need to sleep well? What
happens if they do/do not sleep well? How does sleep affect grades?
And so on.

3. STEP 2: BRAINSTORM SOME TOPICS
Brainstorm
 Concentration
 To work efficiently
 To be successful
 To respect for classmates and teachers
 For good health...for healthy thinking....to not get
ill...not feel tired
 To have more energy
 To not have a confused brain
 To not sleep in the lesson
 To come to class on time

4. STEP 3: CHOOSE WHICH TOPICS YOU WILL
WRITE ABOUT
Brainstorm
 Concentration
 To work efficiently
 To be successful
 To respect for classmates and teachers
 For good health...for healthy thinking....to not get
ill...not feel tired
 To have more energy
 To not have a confused brain
 To not sleep in the lesson
 To come to class on time

5. STEP 4: WRITE A THESIS WITH YOUR TWO
TOPICS
Thesis statement:
Health and concentration are two main reasons
why good sleep habits are important for
students.
Or...
Two main reasons why good sleep habits are
important for students are, health and
concentration.

6. STEP 5: WRITE A TOPIC SENTENCE FOR EACH OF
YOUR TOPICS
Health
Topic sentence 1:
Firstly, good sleep habits affect students’
health, and this is very important.

7. Concentration
Topic sentence 2:
Secondly, good sleep habits affect
concentration and this is also important for
students’ success.

8. REMEMBER THE EEFDR MENU!
Supports should be:
 Explanation
 Example
 Fact
 Definition
 Reason/result

9. STEP 6: DEVELOP YOUR SUPPORTING IDEAS
FOR EACH TOPIC (SENTENCE)
Topic sentence 1:
Firstly, good sleep habits affect students’ health and this is very important.
Healthy thinking.
What it means.... (explanation, fact)
understand easily...make correct/good decisions...pay attention in lesson...better communication...body needs to relax
How can we affect this?
Good diet...go to bed early...don’t study too much late at night...don’t sleep too much...
Fact: Good sleep and diet are both important for people’s health in general; however, for students, these things are much
more important for their success.
To not be ill. (explanation, fact)
What it means...getting headaches...more common illnesses...depression...malaise...
How can we affect this? (what is the connection to students sleep/study habits?)
Fact: lack of sleep directly affects the immune system and the digestive system
Not feel tired. (fact, reason/result)
Balance between not sleeping enough and sleeping too much.
Example: (balance of sleep----health----being a successful student show a chain of ideas)
A student gets the right amount of sleep and can wake up on time. This student can feel more active than students who
have bad sleep habits. In addition to this, a student with proper sleep habits will do better in their courses.

10. Concentration
Topic sentence 2:
Secondly, good sleep habits affect concentration and this is also
important for students’ success.
Focus on lessons..(definition)
Concentration is the ability to focus on lessons and this is a
neccessary thing for being a successful student.
Not sleeping in class... (reason/result, fact)
If you sleep in class, you will miss important information. If you
miss this information, you won’t pass the courses.
Learn more efficently. (example)
Example: A student who doesn’t sleep in class is able to answer
questions and focus on the lessons. In addition to this, this
student can pass and be successful.

11. REMEMBER TO USE LINKERS, TRANSITION SIGNALS, AND DISCOURSE MARKERS.
In addition
Moreover
Also
Furthermore
Besides
Added information (= and)
However
Nevertheless
Even so
Contradiction (= but)
Therefore
Consequently
As a result
For this (that)reason
Thus
Hence
Cause and effect ( = so / that’s
why)
For example
For instance
Example
In other words
That is
Explanation, definition (the same
information in different words)
Next
Finally
Then (no comma after it)
Time relationships
Mostly
For the most part
To some extent (= partly)
To a larger extent (= mostly)
Degree (how much)
In short
In summary
Conclusion, summary

12. STEP 7: PUT THE IDEAS TOGETHER IN
GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT SENTENCES
Body paragraph.
Firstly, good sleep habits affect students’ health and this is very
important. Good sleep and diet are both important for people’s
health in general; however, for students, these things are much
more important for their success. Lack of sleep directly affects the
immune system and the digestive system A student gets the right
amount of sleep and can wake up on time. This student can feel
more active students who have bad sleep habits. In addition to this,
a student with proper sleep habits will do better in their courses.
Secondly, good sleep habits affect concentration and this is also
important for students’ success. Concentration is the ability to focus
on lessons and this is a neccessary thing for being a successful
student. If you sleep in class, you will miss important information. If
you miss this information, you won’t pass the courses For example;
a student who doesn’t sleep in class is able to answer questions
and focus on the lessons. In addition to this, this student can pass
and be successful.

13. STEP 8: WRITE THE INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
Introduction paragraph:
1. past/present time focus
2. importance of the topic
3. beliefs/habits/opinions etc. of others
4. Hook (a bold statement or a rhetorical question)
5. Thesis

14. Introduction paragraph:
(past/present time focus)
These days, most sleep problems are result of spending time with
technology, psychological problems, and being busy.
(importance of the topic)
Our sleep habits directly affect our daily lives.
(beliefs/habits/opinions etc. of others.)
Many people use smart phones, computers, and other devices too
much and go to bed too late.
(hook)
There are many factors which affect students’ success.
Thesis:
Health and concentration are two main reasons why good sleep habits
are important for students.

15. THE INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
These days, most sleep problems are a result
of spending time with technology,
psychological problems, and being busy.
Our sleep habits directly affect our daily lives.
Many people use smart phones, computers,
and other devices too much and go to bed
too late. There are many factors which affect
students’ success. Health and concentration
are two main reasons why good sleep habits
are important for students.

16. STEP 9: WRITE THE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
1. rewrite thesis
2. subtopic summary
3. make a suggestion or recommendation
4. result of following this suggestion

17. REWRITE THESIS
In conclusion, two main reasons why good
sleep habits are important for students
are; health and concentration.

18. SUBTOPIC SUMMARY
Healthy thinking.
To not be ill
Not feel tired.
Sleep affects many things, such as sickness and feeling
tired. Especially students need to be more careful with
their sleep habits in order to be successful.
Focus on lessons.
Not sleeping in class.
Learn more efficently.
Focusing on lessons helps students learn more efficiently,
and as a result, makes them more successful.

19. MAKE A SUGGESTION OR RECOMMENDATION
Students should get a regular amount of
sleep each night because it affects their
body-balance.

20. RESULT OF FOLLOWING THIS SUGGESTION
If students sleep early and get up early, they
can focus on their lessons learn more
efficiently.

21. In conclusion, two main reasons why good sleep
habits are important for students are; health and
concentration. Sleep affects many things, such
as sickness and feeling tired. Especially
students need to be more careful with their
sleep habits in order to be successful. Focusing
on lessons helps students learn more efficiently,
and as a result, makes them more successful.
Students should get a regular amount of sleep
each night because it affects their body-balance.
If students sleep early and get up early, they can
focus on their lessons learn more efficiently.

22. THE WHOLE ESSAY
These days, most sleep problems are a result of spending time with technology, psychological
problems, and being busy. Our sleep habits directly affect our daily lives. Many people
use smart phones, computers, and other devices too much and go to bed too late. There
are many factors which affect students’ success. Health and concentration are two main
reasons why good sleep habits are important for students.
Firstly, good sleep habits affect students’ health and this is very important. Good sleep and diet
are both important for people’s health in general; however, for students, these things are
much more important for their success. Lack of sleep directly affects the immune system
and the digestive system A student gets the right amount of sleep and can wake up on
time. This student can feel more active students who have bad sleep habits. In addition to
this, a student with proper sleep habits will do better in their courses.
Secondly, good sleep habits affect concentration and this is also important for students’
success. Concentration is the ability to focus on lessons and this is a neccessary thing for
being a successful student. If you sleep in class, you will miss important information. If
you miss this information, you won’t pass the courses For example; a student who doesn’t
sleep in class is able to answer questions and focus on the lessons. In addition to this, this
student can pass and be successful.
In conclusion, two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students are; health
and concentration. Sleep affects many things, such as sickness and feeling tired.
Especially students need to be more careful with their sleep habits in order to be
successful. Focusing on lessons helps students learn more efficiently, and as a result,
makes them more successful. Students should get a regular amount of sleep each night
because it affects their body-balance. If students sleep early and get up early, they can
focus on their lessons learn more efficiently.

23. STEP 10: CHECK YOUR WORK
 After you finish writing your essay, you
should check it for spelling, grammar, and
punctuation mistakes. Make sure that the
essay is as clearly written as possible before
handing it in.