Essay Format - - how to write an English essay
An essay or composition is a written piece of work that is short and usually addresses just one subject. Many kids have trouble with their creative writing assignments and essays because they don't know the essay format and so don't have a clue on how to develop the subject matter.
I'm going to break down essay format and simplify it so that essay writing becomes a breeze!
English essay or composition writing can be a scary prospect even if you are fluent in the English language. I'm going to simplify and demystify essay writing and help you write the best essay ever. Here's the guide to essay writing in 4 easy stages.
Now, how to start an essay? When you first get your essay topic, read it carefully. Then you can work out the essay plan. This is the first step in writing your essay.
The essay plan is the essay structure and can be divided into 3 parts; the introduction, body of the essay and the conclusion. Each of these is made up of paragraphs. Paragraphs are a group of sentences which revolve around a single idea.
The second step is the introduction. The essay introduction is the first paragraph in composition writing. It is usually very short and sets the scene or 'introduces' the subject of the essay. The readers attention should be snagged right here at the introduction. If you are writing about a pet or hobby, say your pet cat, then introduce the 'subject' here in the introduction. The introduction paragraph can even be just 1 dramatic sentence or 2 to 3 sentences long. If it's your cat that you are writing about, it will be introduced here, giving it's name and a brief description in this paragraph.
The third step in essay writing is the body of the essay. The body of the essay is really the main story itself. Here you can go on to describe your pet and its habits. The number of paragraphs that make up the body of the essay depend on the number of points you wish to write about. If we take the example of the pet cat again, in the body of the essay, you will write about the your cat's favorite food, the way your cat plays, any amusing habits, favorite toys and so on. You can divide up each of these points into a paragraph which will collectively make up the body of the essay. It will be good to include some relevant idioms to your essay add depth and interest to it. For some examples of idioms and their use, please watch my Idioms videos. I'm sure you will find them instructional and amusing.
Once the body of the essay is complete, it is time to wrap up your composition. This is the fourth step or the conclusion of the essay. The conclusion is literally the wrap up, where you give your impressions and complete the story. Back to the cat essay, in conclusion, you write your feelings towards your cat and perhaps how your cat expresses his feelings towards you. You could finish it with an amusing anecdote which will be satisfying to the reader.
That's it! Your essay is complete. It is really important to have an essay outline in place before you start so that you can move from 1 point to another seamlessly. This will help you write an excellent essay effortlessly.
Here's a quick recap to writing the best essay ever. Plan your essay and divide it up into 3 parts, the introduction, body and conclusion. The introduction is where the subject of the composition is introduced. The body of the essay is where the different aspects of the subject are discussed and in the conclusion, the essay is finished with your impressions of the subject. Final note, to be really successful in essay writing, you have to practice, practice, practice!
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