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Today we will learn how to write Today we will learn how to write an essay, step by step! an essay, step by step!

What is an Essay?What is an Essay?

An essay is a written collection of prose, organized and divided neatly into paragraphs

Always remember that an essay is a written form of communication and therefore, must be clear, organized and easily understandable.

What is the Purpose of an Essay?What is the Purpose of an Essay?

An essay is used to state and support an opinion with proof and explanation.

Essays can be used to persuade others to agree with your opinion.

Four types of EssayFour types of EssayDiscussive Essay

Argumentative Essay

Expository Essay

Hybrid Essay

Expository EssayExpository Essay

Global Warming.

Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan.

Humor in a Urdu Literature.

The End of cheap oil.

The energy crises in Pakistan.

Argumentative Argumentative EssayEssay

Every Solution breeds new problem.

Man was born free but he is every where in chain.

Lots of folks confuse bad management with destiny.

We are living better then ancestors.

Discussive EssayDiscussive Essay

Can we preventive third world war.

Global warming facts or Fiction.

Pros and Cons of Co-Education

Hybrids Essay Hybrids Essay

Looking back can alter our reality

The world in which we live shapes us

Doing the Right Thing

How we live in a world created by others.

Why do we write five paragraph Why do we write five paragraph essays?essays?

The first paragraph is an introductory paragraph

The middle three paragraph are the body paragraphs

The last paragraph is the concluding paragraph

Body Paragraphs Body Paragraphs Each body paragraph states and explains

a different point to help you prove your opinion

An opinion is always stronger when it has more supporting facts (proof)

Fact Opinion

Fact is a true statement

Facts can be supported, upheld and proven by evidence

An opinion is one individual’s personal belief on a subject

Everyone is welcome to have an opinion, but not every opinion is based on fact

Opinions can be based on what a person has heard from others, and is therefore subject to bias

Fact is Stronger than OpinionFact is Stronger than Opinion

For this reason, make sure that you phrase and word your essays as if they are FACT, not simply OPINION

How will learning how to write an How will learning how to write an essay help me in the future?essay help me in the future?

Each Academic/University level English course contains a unit on essay writing

You need to write an essay on (Any job examination ), and you need to pass the literacy test to graduate high school.

Essay and Paragraph Essay and Paragraph Structure Structure

Broad Statement

Introduce topic

Reason 1

Reason 2

Reason 3

The PointThe thesis

Introductory Paragraph Introductory Paragraph

Introductory Paragraph Introductory Paragraph

Body Paragraphs Body Paragraphs Each of the three body paragraphs deals

with one of the three reasons/proofs

Always remember to present them in the same order: A,B,C

Reason/Proof A should always be your weakest argument

Reason/Proof C should always be your strongest argument

Paragraph FormatParagraph FormatPoint:

Proof:

 Quotation:

 Explanation:

 Concluding sentence:

Topic Sentence (point)Proof ExplanationConclusion

Topic Sentence (Point)ProofExplanationConclusion

Topic Sentence(Point)Proof ExplanationConclusion

Firstly,

Secondly, in addition, also, additionally

Thirdly, lastly

Transition words between Transition words between paragraphs paragraphs

Firstly, disguises and costumes drive the main conflicts in the plot of Twelfth Night.

Secondly, disguises and costumes create humour throughout the play.

Lastly, disguises and costumes allow characters to explore different class and gender identities.

Concluding Paragraph Concluding Paragraph Restate thesis

Restate your three points

Finish with a broad concluding sentence about the topic

Tips for Writing Formal Essays Tips for Writing Formal Essays Do not use personal pronouns (I, we, you)

These suggest your essay is an opinion instead of factual

Write in Present tense (mostly)

Do not use rhetorical devises or creative writing skills

Do not use contractions (Can’t, won’t, couldn’t)

Do not use slang or informal language

Tips for Writing Formal Essays Tips for Writing Formal Essays Avoid using vague language (be specific)In an essay do not simply summarize your

novel/play (assume that whoever is reading knows the novel/play well)

In your body paragraph, be as detailed and specific as possible when explaining and supporting your evidence and quotations

Use transition words to move smoothly from one idea to the next (in addition, lastly, for example, therefore)

NEVER bring up new information in your closing paragraph

How do you feel about essays?How do you feel about essays?

Brainstorm:Brainstorm:Broad Statement:

Introduce Topic*use the essay question to guide you*:

Reasons/Proofs

A)

B)

C)

Thesis:

Body Paragraphs Body Paragraphs Brainstorming:

 Topic Sentence #1  Concluding Sentence #1 

Topic Sentence #2 

Concluding Sentence #2    

Body Paragraphs Body Paragraphs Topic Sentence #3 

Concluding Sentence #3

Concluding Paragraph Concluding Paragraph First SentenceThe first sentence in your concluding paragraph should

restate the thesis statement. DO NOT repeat the thesis exactly the same way you stated it in the introductory paragraph.

Never begin your concluding paragraph with, “In this essay, I have proven that…”

Middle SentencesRephrase (but DO NOT copy) the three reasons/proofs. If

the reasons/proofs are short and brief, this can be accomplished in one sentence. Otherwise, restate each in its own sentence, each beginning with an appropriate transition word/statements.

Concluding Paragraph Concluding Paragraph Last sentenceFinish your essay with a profound general

statement that leaves your audience thinking about the point of your essay. This may take more than one sentence.

Never, never, never, even in your wildest dreams, in spite of peer pressure, introduce new information in the concluding paragraph

Conclusion Conclusion To summarize, media can help stabilize and

strengthen the country by playing educational and informative role. It can impart knowledge to the masses as knowledge is power and only a well-informed society can develop a positive approach towards life. The objective of media freedom can be realized only when public trust and confidence reposed in the media is respected and protected. Media itself can act as a true watchdog and keep an eye on the government on the behalf of the public.

The Writers RoomThe Writers Room

Where dreams become words

Creative WritingCreative Writing

The art of making things up; creative writing is a vital part of our society.

Types of creative writing includeTypes of creative writing include

PoetryPlaysFiction(Novel, & Short Stories)SongsSpeechesMemoriesPersonal EssaysResearch writings

Means you need only skillsMeans you need only skills

Everyone has a story to tell…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

My DefinitionMy Definition

What you think

How you feel and tell.

Creative Writing is notCreative Writing is not

Technical

Journalistic

Academic

The benefits of creative writingThe benefits of creative writing

Sharpens your overall writing & thinking skills

Gives you the freedom to express yourselfYour control what is writtenAllows you to make something completely

your ownGives you a voice when you feel you do

not have one

Conclusion Conclusion

Everyone has an inner writer inside, because we all are the authors of our lives. No one can tell a story about you better than you can.

Every experience is a prompt and gives us an opportunity to express ourselves, and leave our mark on the world

Writer! Writer! Writer!

And that is how it is done!And that is how it is done!