Writing an Essay-What’s the Plan?!

Think of it like a sandwich!

The Introduction• First impressions are so important. It is true that the first impression—whether it’s a first meeting with a personor the first sentence of a paper—sets the stage for a lasting opinion.• It needs to hook the reader and make them want to continue reading!

The Introduction• 1st sentence: Hook and engagesIt is your big chance to be so clever that your reader can’t stop!Examples:

- Surprising fact- Something funny- Quote

The Introduction (body sentences)

• Describe your topic.(Brief summary of your novel and summary of your character )• Description of your container.• State your 3 symbols.

The Introduction• Final Sentence: make a good transition to the

body of your essay. After catching the attention of your audience / readers, it's now time to lead them to the rest of your ideas.

The Body of your Essay

Paragraph #1, #2, #3• Intro.sentence: Introduce your topic

• The meat:

– Piece of information #1/Detail sentence

– Piece of information #2

– Piece of information #3

(This is examples and quotes from the novel)

SUPPORT EVERYTHING YOU SAY!!!! GO INTO DETAIL!

• Concluding sentence: Wrap up what you said and transition to

the next paragraph.