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- 18-19
  • and Answers

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