By: Kristina Yegoryan

Workshop: IN-CLASS ESSAY

WHAT IS AN ESSAY?

An essay is a piece of writing which is often written from an author's personal point of view.

The Main Essay Types are: Narrative ( to tell a story/incident) Expository (to explain or acquaint with something ) Cause and Effect Descriptive Compare and Contrast Persuasive Argumentative (prove a point)

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF IN-CLASS ESSAY?

At times it is difficult to test a student’s knowledge with multiple-choice tests.

Essay writing shows: Student’s interpretation Critical thinking Projection/expression of ideas Writing skills

TEST TAKING TIPS!

BEFORE THE TEST: Good sleep, Healthy

food

DURING THE TEST Positive outlook Self-confidence Divide the time

wisely

HOW TO DO WELL

First read the instructionsRead and understand the questionsBreak each question down to grasp what they are

expecting as a responseAll the 3 questions have several small questions

within them; make sure you address them allUnderline or circle the main ideas in each

questionTurn the page and NOW ONLY read the textManage your time wisely

HOW TO MANAGE THE LIMITED TIME?

The in-class essay will take place during your class time period

Do not be late!Have the big Green book and 2 pens on the

deskHave your dictionary and scratch paper ready

on the desk too ( if you think you need them)You have 85 minPlan the time to have 5 paragraph essay

response

HOW TO USE 85 min?

1. Read the instructions understand – 5 min

2. Read the questions, break them down and underline the key words - 5 min

3. Read the text and annotate (use strategies)- 10 min4. Plan and develop the essay Take ALL the Steps of The Writing ProcessPre-Writing 5 minDraft/Revise 35-40 minEdit/Review 5 min

5. Final proofreading /making last corrections- 5 min

THESIS (Argument + A, B, and C supports)

BODY

A

B

C

INTRODUCTION

CONCLUSION

ESSAY STRUCTURE ESSAY MAN

1. Attention Getter / Hook Use any of these hook strategies: Rhetorical question General statement Very specific statement Fact or a startling statistics, or a quote

2. Definition/ Depiction3. The Triangle ( The author , title, and main idea of the

reading)4. Explanation5. Thesis Statement

INTRODUCTION

THESIS STATEMEMT

It is the main idea of the whole essay

It is the last sentence of Introduction

It should show if you agree with the author’s main argument ( so it shows your argument) and introduces the support (s) that are later developed in the Body paragraph.

BODY A BODY B BODY C

BODY PARAGRAPHS

In any of the Body paragraphs include: At least 1 quote and an example

BODY PARAGRAPHS

Each Body Paragraph has: Topic Sentence ( a statement referring/

paraphrasing the question)

Supporting sentences united with transitional words

( Answers to the questions )

Closure sentence ( summarizing the idea of the paragraph

1. Summary sentence (General statement –going back to Introduction)

2. Restating the Triangle

3. Restatement of Thesis (re-saying your argument

(Ex. Since A, B, and C + your argument)

4. “Call for action” ( a suggestion/advice what to do) Hence, we should do…. (shouldn’t)….

CONCLUSION