First step in writing an essay is to read the original
article than reread it. Start picking out your main ideas and
the supporting ideas. How I do it is, I look for main ideas and make sure by
finding the supporting/ evidence to what I think is a main idea. Than look at
all of the main ideas and figured out which one I can write about best. That
becomes my thesis/position on how I am going to set up the essay.
1st Paragraph
Introduction to the
article, I think of this as an opening sentence to my article. This is how I am
going to introduce the topic I am writing about.
In my own words a summary of main ideas on the article I
just read. No supporting Ideas.
Than a thesis/Position
2nd Paragraph
Example 1 Personal experience- Derive something from a life experience;
it doesn’t have to be only yours. Use family, friends or co-workers experiences
too.
3rd & 4th Paragraph
Example 2 & 3 Use some examples from Magazines, Newspapers,
T.V and Internet to show that these are stories pertaining to the article. Be sure
to use one at a time in each paragraph. In blog 10 I used the Home Alone movie
in 3rd paragraph than in my 4th
paragraph I used the story I read about My sisters keeper.
5th Paragraph
Conclusion- This is when I wrapped everything up in about
3-4 sentences about how I feel, advice or matter of fact words.
The flow of your essay is important; my essays tend to break
off into specific paragraphs. I am learning how to combine and make it into one
flowing read.
Grammar and spelling- it is evitable for me to spell
something wrong like researches, a instead of an. I first draft and look in the
dictionary and write down a couple of words on the side of my paper.
Just take the time to reread your essay and make minor
corrections.