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ERW Essay Format. Body paragraph structure and useful transitions. Introductions. 5-7 sentences. Discuss general ideas about the topic. Ask questions, tell a story, etc (see introduction handout) End with a THESIS answer the question in the prompt - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ERW Essay FormatBody paragraph structure and useful transitions
Introductions
5-7 sentences.
Discuss general ideas about the topic.
Ask questions, tell a story, etc (see introduction handout)
End with a THESIS answer the question in the prompt Divide your thesis into 2 distinct parts
Body 1
TS Topic sentence (an opinion about the topic) CD Fact-can be quote, paraphrase, or personal example CM your opinion about the CD
Don’t say “I think/feel”…just state your opinion CM CD CM CM CD CM CM CS Wrap up the paragraph with an opinion (similar to TS)
Body 2
TS Topic sentence (an opinion about the topic) CD Fact-can be quote, paraphrase, or personal example CM your opinion about the CD
Don’t say “I think/feel”…just state your opinion CM CD CM CM CD CM CM CS Wrap up the paragraph with an opinion (similar to TS)
Conclusion
5-7 sentences.
Don’t introduce new ideas.
Wrap up, summarize your points.
Try to end with a suggestion/recommendation…something positive.
Citations
Before using a quote, make sure you introduce it.
Start with a transition, then a signal phrase, then your quote.
For example, the L.A. Times reports, “Ten out of one hundred teachers hate their students” (3).
Transitions
You need a transition before EACH CD
3 CDs means you need 3 transitions
For example, Mrs. Keefer is the best teacher ever. FACT
Addition signals: First of all, second, third, also, next, another, in addition, moreover, furthermore, finally, last of all
Time signals: first, then, next, after, before, while, meanwhile, now, finally
More Transitions
Change of direction signals: but, however, yet, in contrast, although, otherwise, on the other hand
Illustration signals: for example, for instance, specifically, as an illustration, such as
Conclusion signals: therefore, consequently, thus, then, as a result, in summary, last of all, finally