EF5/6 Essay notes

high school - Eng 10,11,12
- short answer (paragraph or two)
- essays (multi-paragraph)
"In paragraphs, discuss ..."
"In a multi-paragraph essay, compare ..."

Don't have to use the 5-paragraph format.

Use the 5-paragraph format this week.

5-paragraph essay

Introduction- grabber
                    - thesis statement
                    -predictor

Body 1
topic sentence
-supporting sentences

Body 2
topic sentence
-supporting sentences

Body 3
topic sentence
-supporting sentences

Concluding paragraph

-restatement - say the same thing, different words

Essay writing is a balance of information and repetition.

essay (French) - (v) to try to express your opinion clearly, to explain something clearly

First essay- (250 words) five short paragraphs


PROCESS-
PREWRITING
1. Read the question carefully. What is the format
2. Generate ideas
3. Organize TIME, SPACE, IMPORTANCE
WRITING
4. Rough draft
5. Proofread and edit
6. Good copy Pass it in as long as it is legible.

EASY TOPIC:
Do you like living in the GVRD/Vancouver/Canada? Why?
Greater Vancouver Regional District


take an English name - Adman advertising man
Arthur Art
Robert Rob, Bob, Bobby, Robby
Richard Rich, Ricky, Dick, Rickie, Dickie
Sylvia Sylvie
Sophia Soph
Nancy Nance
David Dave