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Essay Writing
How do we start?
Topic: Essay writing (Revisiting Paragraph Writing) Open Educational Resources (OER)Audience: English language learnersPublished by: G&R Languages – October, 2013
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START WITH: REVISITING PARAGRAPH WRITING
Words
Sentences
Paragraph
Essay
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Essay Writing REVISITING PARAGRAPH WRITING
What is the issue?
• Ask questions
• Find answers
Words become a sentenceSentences become a paragraphParagraphs become an essay
An effective paragraph needs:Simple, compound and complex sentences
An effective essay needs:Several strong paragraphs with good transitions
How do we start?Identify an issue *Propose questions to brainstorm**Research to find answers to your questions
Tech
nolo
gy*
Goo
d or
bad
? **
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Essay Writing START WITH: REVISITING PARAGRAPH WRITING
What is the issue?
• Ask questions
• Find answers
How do we start?• Identify an issue*• Propose questions**• Research for possible answers• Assemble a paragraph• Use proper text structure• Format accordingly• Cite all possible sources• Collaborate, revisit and reviseH
omew
ork*
Hel
pful
or ha
rmfu
l? **
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Essay Writing 1. Brainstorming2. Research3. Analysis4. Synthesis5. Topic sentence6. Outline7. Introduction8. Conclusion9. Citation10.Revision/Editing
What is the issue?
• Ask questions
• Find answers
Pare
ntin
g
Mot
herin
g or
sm
othe
ring?
Absen
teei
sm
Cause
and
effec
t…
REVISITING PARAGRAPH WRITING
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Essay Writing 1. Brainstorming2. Research3. Analysis4. Synthesis5. Topic sentence/thesis statement6. Outline7. Introduction8. Conclusion9. Citation10.Editing/Revision
Demonstrate understanding of:• Process• Deadlines• Checklist• Rubric
To do
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2
First things first!
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Essay Writing
1. Brainstorming2. Research3. Analysis4. Synthesis5. Topic sentence/thesis statement6. Outline7. Introduction8. Conclusion9. Citation10.Revision/Editing
Demonstrate understanding of:• Process • Deadlines• Checklist• Rubric
To do
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PROCESS: Steps to followFirst things first!
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Essay Writing
1. Brainstorming2. Research3. Analysis4. Synthesis5. Topic sentence6. Outline7. Introduction8. Conclusion9. Citation10.Revision
Demonstrate understanding of:• Process• Deadlines • Checklist• Rubric
Monday
1 2
DEADLINES: When to do each part
Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10
First draft due Friday
First things first!
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Essay Writing 1. Brainstorming2. Research3. Analysis4. Synthesis5. Topic sentence/thesis statement6. Outline7. Introduction8. Conclusion9. Citation10.Revision/Editing
Demonstrate understanding of:• Process• Deadlines • Checklist • Rubric
To do
CHECKLIST: Write down all tasks
First things first!
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Essay Writing
1. Brainstorming2. Research3. Analysis4. Synthesis5. Topic sentence6. Outline7. Introduction8. Conclusion9. Citation10.Revision
Demonstrate understanding of:• Process• Deadlines • Rubric and checklist
RUBRIC: Be cognizant of the criteria
Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10
Week Need help
Able to do
Did well
1 Brainstorming
2 Research
V
V
First things first!
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Essay Writing BRAINSTORMING
Goals:• Apply brainstorming techniques• Start thinking about the essay process• Think of possible topics• Learn how to refine the topic• Choose partners for the research
Computer lab: start Webliographywith URL name, link and annotation
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Essay Writing RESEARCH
Goals:• Massage and refine topics• Collaborate and work in groups• Discuss possible research methods• Publish information to share
Upcoming SlideShare: Research
Computer lab: update Webliography
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Essay Writing ANALYSIS
Upcoming SlideShare: Citation style
Goals:• Format reference page• Examine various sources• Collaborate and work in groups• Discuss sources of information• Publish information to share
Computer lab: format references
Essay Writing SYNTHESIS
Upcoming SlideShare: Synthesis
Goals:• Combine elements to express ideas• Collaborate and work in groups• Analyze research to improve ideas• Update Webliography• Publish information to share
What I read• Abdec• Cdde • Cdde
What I think• xAbdec• zCdde • yCdde
Computer lab: synthesize articles
Synthesis
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Essay Writing TOPIC SENTENCE
Upcoming SlideShare: Topic sentences
Goals:• Write a topic statement• Select supporting details• Narrow the topic• Identify a possible thesis statement• Collaborate and work in groups• Write a short paragraph• Publish information to share
Computer lab: format a paragraph
What is
the issue?
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Essay Writing THESIS STATEMENT
Upcoming SlideShare: Topic sentences
Goals:• Consider the issue• Narrow the topic• Organize your argument• Write a thesis statement• Select three supporting details• Use a graphic organizer to display information • Write introductory paragraph that includes thesis statement• Write three paragraphs for the body of your essay• Write a conclusion• Collaborate and work in groups• Publish information to share Computer lab: format essay
What is
the issue?
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Essay Writing OUTLINE
TitleTopic sentence Supporting detail Supporting detail Supporting detailConclusion
Goals:• Create an outline for each topic• Collaborate and work in groups• Publish information to share
Computer lab: format an outline
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Essay Writing OUTLINE: Use a graphic organizer
TitleTopic sentence Supporting detail Supporting detail Supporting detailConclusion
Goals:• Select a graphic organizer• Display information• Collaborate and work in groups• Publish information to share
Computer lab: format an outline
Reasons for…
Reason one
Reason two
Another reason
Conclusion
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Essay Writing INTRODUCTION
Goals:• Write a statement to answer your question• Add details to support your opinion• Collaborate and work in groups• Write a short paragraph• Publish information to share
Computer lab: format a paragraph
Helpful
or harmful?
Technology
Topic
Question
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Essay Writing CONCLUSION
Sample text structure (sequence): http://www.slideshare.net/RitaProkopetz/paragraph-writing-v-sequence
Sample (sequence, process, steps)
Introduction for a paragraph:
There are many ways to register for courses at…
Sample (sequence, process, steps)
Conclusion for a paragraph:
In sum, these are some of the ways to register …
Computer lab: format concluding statement
How to registerfor…
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Essay Writing CITATION
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/
Goals:• Recognize importance of citing sources• Apply basic in-text citation rules• Collaborate and work in groups• Write a short paragraph and cite sources• Publish information to share
Computer lab: cite sources
Essay Writing REVISION/EDITING
Goals:• Identify possible discrepancies• Polish final draft• Collaborate and work in groups• Finalize paragraph• Publish information to share
Computer lab: format both paragraph and references
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Essay Writing 1. Brainstorming2. Research3. Analysis4. Synthesis5. Topic sentence/thesis statement6. Outline7. Introduction8. Conclusion9. Citation10.Revision/Editing
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Stay calm!!!
Ask for help!
Well done!
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Essay Writing
Reminder
Topic: Essay writing (Revisiting Paragraph Writing)Audience: English language learnersPublished by: G&R Languages – October, 2013
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REVISIT PARAGRAPH WRITING
Words
Sentences
Paragraph
Essay
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Essay Writing 1. Brainstorming2. Research3. Analysis4. Synthesis5. Topic sentence / thesis statement6. Outline7. Introduction8. Conclusion9. Citation10.Editing/Revision
How to Write an Essay - Steps to follow:
Topic: Essay writing (Revisiting Paragraph Writing) Open Educational Resources (OER)Audience: English language learnersPublished by: G&R Languages – October, 2013 Images courtesy of ClipArt
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