Basics of Essay Writing
Introduction: Why you need to understand English essay organization and essay prompt vocabulary- page 3 How Many Prompt Words Do You Already Know?- 4 Answers to the pre-check- 5 Sharing Ideas: Talking vs. Writing (This introduces words often used in essay prompts)- 6 Comparing Apples & Peaches- 7 Essay Organization- 8 Types of Transitions- 9 Practice Transitions with a Comparative Essay- 10 Try Writing an Essay (Use the Essay Planning form to think about each part.)- 11 3-page Revision and Proofreading Checklist (Use this to check your work when you write an essay.)- 12-14 Practice with Proofreading: sample essay on Unintended Consequences- 15-16 Crossword- 17 Vocabulary Quiz- 18-19and Answers