Three Paragraph Essay Writing

1. Three Paragraph Essay Writing

2. What is an Essay? • Words are collections of sounds; • sentences are collections of words; paragraphs are collections of sentences; • and essays are collections of paragraphs.

3. What is an Essay? • The essay is essentially true, a piece of non-fiction. • Essays may be descriptive, use narration, propose solutions to problems, elucidate the inner workings of complicated creations of nature and/or humanity. • Essays may be creative in the sense that the authors have creatively explained their points of view, but essays aren't creative.

4. What is an Essay? • All essays have definable beginnings, middles, and endings. • Essays are built around central ideas, normally referred to as theses. • The thesis statement, the point of the essay, is what the essay is about, what it intends to show, prove, or do: the controlling purpose.

5. What is an Essay? • Essays consist of one, three, five, or more paragraphs. • One requirement: essays have introductions, bodies, and conclusions. • The one paragraph essay, consisting of a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence. • These narrating, describing, explaining, or arguing a point of view can be used in essay. • The essay should be long enough to completely discuss, argue, prove, or relate the main idea of the essay, the thesis.

6. What is an essay? • An organised collection • of YOUR IDEAS • about literary texts • nicely written • and professionally presented .

7. Topic Sentence a main idea that clearly states what your essay will be about • should be an opinionated statement • must be provable • must be something worth discussing

8. Supporting sentences supporting ideas and evidence • Physical descriptions • Stories(narratives) • Examples • Comparisons • Discussion or analysis of cause and effect • Discussion or analysis of a process • Definitions • Division of a group into smaller ones • Statistical evidence • Quotations from authorities • Logical and reasonable argument

9. Transition Words • to guide readers through your essay • to make it easy for the reader to follow your train of thought • first • next • then • however • finally

10. Concluding Sentence • with an effective closing • makes the reader feel that you have finished

11. Concluding Sentence One of the following: • A summary or restatement of the main idea that enlarges upon it • A conclusion that can be drawn form the proof stated • The repetition of a key phrase from the beginning of the work • A particularly effective supporting detail that feels like an ending

12. Processes of Writing an Essay • Essay writing is in fact an effective learning exercise. • Writing an essay involves gathering and organising information and presenting an argument. • It requires you to use skills of analysis, interpretation and expression. • The processes of researching and writing an essay will actually help you to develop these skills. • What follows are seven steps to help make the task of essay writing a little simpler.

13. Eessay Writing Process • 1. Brainstorm • 2. Write a thesis statement • 3. Pick three supporting reasons • 4. Write an outline • 5. Write the essay

14. Writing Essays - A Review Checklist • 1. Have I answered the question that was set? • 2. Have I divided up the question into separate, smaller questions and answered them? • 3. Have I covered all the main points? • 4. Have I covered these in enough depth? • 5. Is the content relevant? • 6. Is the content accurate? • 7. Have I arranged the material logically? • 8. Does the essay move slowly from one section to the next, from paragraph to paragraph?

15. Writing Essays - A Review Checklist • 9. Is each main point supported by examples and argument? • 10. Have I distinguished clearly between my own ideas and those of others? • 11. Is the essay the right length? • 12. Have I written plainly and simply? • 13. Have I read it aloud to sort out clumsy and muddled phrasing? • 14. Are the grammar, punctuation and spelling acceptable? • 15. Is the essay neatly and legibly written? • 16. Have I presented a convincing case which I can justify in a discussion?

16. One-paragraph essays One-paragraph essays are sometimes used • In business communications • For answers to exam essay questions in such classes as • humanities • history • and government • In English classes

17. Every one-paragraph essay must contain • Main idea (topic sentenc) • Support for the main idea • Transitions to guide the reader • Closing that feels like an ending

18. Outline for an One-Paragraph Essay • I. Introduction: • Thesis statement: ________________ • II. Body: • First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): __________________ • 1. __________________ • 2. __________________ • Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): __________________ • 1. __________________ • 2. __________________ • Third Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): __________________ • 1. __________________ • 2. __________________ • III. Conclusion • Restate topic: ____________________

19. Three Paragraph Essay • Introductory paragraph • Body paragraph • Concluding paragraph

20. Introductory paragraph • It should also include the thesis statement, a kind of mini-outline for the essay. • This is where the writer grabs the reader's attention. • It tells the reader what the paper is about. • The last sentence of this paragraph must also include a transitional "hook" which moves the reader to the first paragraph of the body of the essay.

21. Body paragraph • include the argument, significant example, cleverest illustration, or an obvious beginning point. • should relate to the thesis statement in the introductory paragraph. • include a transitional concluding hook that signals the reader that this is the final major point being made in this essay.

22. Concluding paragraph to restate the thesis and supporting ideas in an original and powerful way as this is the last chance the writer has to convince the reader of the validity of the information presented • 1. an allusion to the pattern used in the introductory paragraph, • 2. a restatement of the thesis statement, using some of the original language or language that "echoes" the original language. • 3. a summary of the three main points from the body of the essay. • 4. a final statement that gives the reader signals that the discussion has come to an end.

23. Criteria of Three Paragraph Essay • 1. The initial paragraph of the essay summarizes what the piece is about. • 2. The second paragraph gives the writer's clear opinion on the subject. • 3. The third paragraph provides a conclusion and ties the essay together. • 4. The essay is clear and easy to read. • 5. The essay is free of spelling errors. • 6. The essay is free of punctuation errors. • 7. The essay contains correct grammar usage.

24. Example

25. My Understanding of Friendship In a broad sense, friendship exists between all human beings even though some of them may never know each other all their lives. If you are a peasant, you grow crops and provide other people with food. So you are their friend. In return, they will provide you with farming tools and advanced technology. So they are also your friends. Your friends make your work and life possible and easier.

26. My Understanding of Friendship friendship between familiar people is also important. When we are in trouble, we want other people to give us a hand; when we are upset, we need other people to give us comfort and encouragement. Friendship makes life more meaningful and beautiful.

27. My Understanding of Friendship One important thing about friendship is that it should be consistent and lasting. We should be friendly to our friends even when they are poor and in bad luck. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Real friendship should stand the test of time and hardship.

28. Range TPs

29. Oral Composition It was reported in press some time ago that a few second-and third-year students in a provincial university decided to try their hand at business in order to get prepared for the future. They opened six small shops near the university. Their teachers and classmates had different opinions about this phenomenon. Some thought that the students’ business experience would help them adapt better to society after graduation, while others held a negative views, saying that running shops might occupy too much of the students’ time and energy which should otherwise be devoted to their academic study. What do you think? Write a composition of about 300 words on the following topic: Should University students Go in for Business? You are to write in 3 paragraphs.

30. Suggestion • Introduction • TS: Different people have different views on … • DS: Some people think ….; others think …

31. Suggestion • Body • TS: The former have their thought about ...is that … • DS: 1) • 2) • 3) • TS: The latter’s thought lies in … • DS: 1) • 2) • 3)

32. Suggestion • Conclusion • TS: My view is that … • DS: 1) … • 2) …

33. Assignments Write a composition of about 250 words on the following topics: (30 minutes) Failure and Success You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state clearly your viewpoint on this issue. In the second part, give one or two reasons to support your point of view. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion.

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