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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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