HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY

Introduction:

 The following should be included in an introduction:

1- Title of text – underlined except in short Story where it is put in parenthesis.

2 - Immediately after this you need to name the author.

3 – Reword the essay question.

4 – Define any ambiguous words in the topic

5 – State your contention/ belief, answer, stance to the essay question – remember to not EVER use ‘I’ ever in an essay.

6 – Outline each of your main arguments (1 per main body paragraph). These should be one sentence each.

For example:

In every choice you make there is a negative and positive consequence as shown in the Novel, Big Things Happen.

 

Introduction plan:

In the Novel, Big Things Happen written by Tom Smith, there are always consequences for a person’s actions. These consequences can either be positive or negative and we make choices in everyday living. A consequence is a result, inte3nded or unintended, good or bad, of our actions. Life proves that we are accountable for our actions and consequences are always positive or negative. Positive choices often have positive consequences. However, of course the opposite is also possible and even probable. This affects not only the individual but also the wider community.

Para 1 – Positive choices -

Para 2 – Negative choices

Para 3 – How these affect the wider community.

Para 1 –

T- It is apparent that positive choices with positive consequences are the ideal way to live your life.

E – Blah blah in the novel showed that when he chose to help others the outcome was positive for himself and his friends. (quote)

E – Clearly Tom’s actions were intended to improve the life of those around him.

L – Of course, life is not always a positive experience.

Para2 –

T –

E  -

E –

L –

Para 3 –

T –

E –

E –

Conclusion. – DO NOT INTRODUCE ANYTHING NEW AT ALL EVER NEVER EVER EVER NEVER, EVER, EVER, NEVER, NO, NO,

In you conclusion you should follow this format:

1 – title of text

2 – repeat contention using different words

3 – Summarise your points

4 – try and leave the reader with a memorable thought.