WRITING-Writing an Essay Outline

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Introduction to Essay Writing



Introduction

Body

Conclusion





The body of the essay normally consists of

two or more paragraphs.

Each of this paragraph contains a topic

sentence and some supporting details. The body of the essay is an expansion of the

idea mentioned the thesis statement.



The last paragraph in the essay is called a

conclusion.

The conclusion summarises the points

mentioned on the body of the essay. Sometimes the thesis statement is restated

in different words and a final comment is

given to end the essay.



The content of an expository essay can be

written in the following order:

Chronological

Cause-Effect Problem Solution

Topical

Spatial

Comparison-Contrast



Three stages of Essay Writing

Stage Activity

One: Prewriting Brainstorming for ideasoutlining the essay

Two: Writing Drafting the essay

Three: Editing Revising the written essay



How to brainstorm for ideas

Read and understand the task required fromthe essay question.

Write the topic in the middle of a piece

of paper



Draw 3-5 big branches to indicate main ideas.

Draw smaller branches out of bigger branches to

provide supporting details. Do not worry aboutgrammar, spelling or sentence structure. Provide as

much information as possible.

Write topic sentences based on main ideas.

Write a thesis statement based on topic sentences



Outlining provides a framework or an

organisational plan for your essay. Here is an

example of an outline format which can be

used for writing a five-paragraph essay.Title: __________________________

Introduction

Background information of the topic

Define; make a clear stand

Thesis statement (last sentence of the

paragraph)



Body

Topic sentence 1

Supporting detail 1

Supporting detail 2 Supporting detail 3

Topic sentence 2

Supporting detail 1 Supporting detail 2

Supporting detail 3



Topic sentence 3

Supporting detail 1

Supporting detail 2

Supporting detail 3Conclusion

Closing remark

Re-emphasise the thesis statement



Introduction

________________________________________

______________________________________

Water puppetry has gained popularity aroundthe world because of its uniqueness in stage

production, puppets and stage performances

(Thesis statements)



Body

Water puppetry is popular because of its stage

production (Topic sentence 1)

Paddy fieldWood, bamboo and cloth

Pagoda-like structure



Another attraction of water puppetry is its

puppets. (Topic sentence 2)

Fig wood

Waterproof Form

Height

Weight



Finally, tourist are also fascinated with the

stage performances of water puppetry. (Topic

sentence 3)

18-25 scenes Theme

Small orchestra



Conclusion

In conclusion, this traditional performing art

has now become appealing to tourists as it is

extraordinary. Tourists from all around theworld are attracted to the unique features of

this puppet show.

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