Essay writing for success
- 1. Essay Writing for Success
• 5 paragraphs
• 5-7 sentences per
paragraph
• Interesting, engaging,
exciting thesis
statement
• Conclusion that wraps
up the “flavor” of the
paper
- 3. Thesis Statement must include…
• The topic
• Can ask a question
• Make a statement of your opinion
• Be “catchy”
• DO NOT INCLUDE DETAILS
• Make the reader want to continue
- 6. “The Thesis”
• What I’m looking for….
“An acquaintance is
common, a friend is nice
to have, but a true friend is
priceless.” or “In order for
a friendship to be
considered extraordinary
it must encompass many
characteristics, otherwise
they are just people you
know.”
- 7. Introductory Paragraph
• Begin with thesis statement
• 2-3 additional sentences to introduce
general details
• Conclusion statement to get reader ready to
read additional text
- 8. Introductory Paragraph Example
In order for a friendship to be considered
extraordinary it must encompass many
characteristics, otherwise they are just
people you know. After examining your
relationships it becomes apparent the kinds
of qualities that are important to sustain a
true friendship; mine are honesty, a sense of
adventure, and finally a belief in a Higher
power to help guide you.
- 9. Body of Essay
• Must have at least 3 details to support your
topic
• If you do not have 3 details you do not have
a point!!!!! Try again.
Bing Bang Bongo
- 11. Bing
This is the first detail paragraph
2. Introductory sentence-catchy, explains
what the detail is going to be
3. At least 3 additional details to support
your reasoning
4. Conclusion sentence to “wrap up” idea
- 12. Bing Example Prewriting
1. Honesty
A. Being honest improves trust
B. Can rely on honest people
C. Don’t have to worry when you ask a
question
D. Get to know the real person
- 13. Bing Example Paragraph
When I examine my true friendships to determine
what ingredients are necessary, I recognize that I
hold honesty in high regard. An honest person is
someone that can be trusted with personal
feelings, beliefs, and experiences. It seems that a
friend who also embraces honesty is one that can
be easily relied upon when they are really needed.
Honesty allows the true person to be present in
communication, thoughts, and actions; without
authenticity a person is not truly known or
understood. As far a personal relationships go an
honest person is always welcome.
- 14. Bang
This is the second detail paragraph
2. Introductory sentence-catchy, explains
what the detail is going to be
3. At least 3 additional details to support
your reasoning
4. Conclusion sentence to “wrap up” idea
- 15. Bang Example Prewriting
1. Adventurous/fun
A. Willing to try new things
B. Likes some of the same things I do
C. Can laugh at themselves
D. Lives life to the fullest
- 16. Bang Example Paragraph
Some people see life as an adventure, others just something
to make it through, perspective says it all! The people I
choose to surround myself with love to try new things and
are willing to put themselves “out there”. Having hobbies
and experiences in common allows the friendship to grow
and continue long after the initial “get-to-know” phase.
By being an adventurous person it is easy to learn to laugh
at yourself and find your mistakes to be fodder for great
conversation. Those who choose to live their lives to the
fullest everyday find that friendship is a natural extension
of the living adventure. As people accumulate friendships
it becomes important to surround themselves with positive
people who are willing to take on the adventure of living-
together.
- 17. Bongo
This is the third detail paragraph
2.Introductory sentence-catchy, explains what
the detail is going to be
3.At least 3 additional details to support your
reasoning
4.Conclusion sentence to “wrap up” idea
- 18. Bongo Example Prewriting
1. Similar morals and values
A. Value people over money
B. Spiritual belief
C. Dedication to improving the world
D. Feeling responsible for our “brothers”
- 19. Bongo Example Paragraph
True friendships are based on a number of virtues, but morals
and values take a very important place in the list. In our
society it seems that money is the God, that people have
lost focus of what is truly important. In order to become
someone in the inner circle of friendship I believe that the
importance of people over money needs to be apparent.
One’s spiritual beliefs enhance the person, and their
understanding of their place in the universe creating a
friend who can weigh their words and actions before
presenting them. I look for people who are dedicated to
improving the world around them through their actions,
resources, and dedication. In the same vein, as friends we
must recognize that we are all our brother’s keepers, and
with that we stand up and support each other. Living our
beliefs and passions, values and morals, and following the
paths we believe in we become the true friends that are
necessary for a life of happiness and peace among those
who can celebrate and share in similar experiences.
- 20. Conclusion Paragraph
This is the paragraph that allows you to
reiterate your ideas and to bring your point
home!!!
It may only be 1-2 sentences long, but it must
be interesting and powerful.
- 21. Conclusion Paragraph Example
Friendship is necessary for a quality life, but true
friendships are the life-blood of existence. In
order to qualify as true friendship the relationship
must be based on honesty, adventure, and
common spirituality or the makings for sustaining
the bond just aren’t present. Pick your friends
carefully, examine their character flaws and
attributes, and enjoy the person fully, their
influence in your life may be invaluable.
- 22. Finally….Edit your work
• Spelling
• Capitalization
• Punctuation
• Complete sentences
• Variety of sentences
• Indent paragraphs
- 23. Then……
Reread your paper
…...not once
……….not twice but
at least THREE times
before turning it in!
Find your OWN
mistakes…if you think
it’s boring so will I…
fix it!