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Creative Writing (7-9) Q1 Lesson 6

​Prepared by: Elton D. Davao

Multiple Choice

What is an essay?

• A written piece of prose that narrates an event that is based on the writer's imagination.

• A written piece of prose that tells a story.

• A written piece of prose that presents and discusses a particular topic, idea, argument, or issue.

• A written piece of poetry that focuses on romantic feelings or relationships.

Multiple Choice

What are the major parts of an essay?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion
• Title, Body, References
• Introduction, Main Idea, Conclusion
• Abstract, Body, Conclusion

Multiple Choice

In an essay, this serves as the roadmap that will guide the writer what to write on succeeding paragraphs.

• Body

• Introduction
• Conclusion
• Thesis statement

Multiple Choice

The purpose of this element in an essay is to grab the attention of the readers.

• Body

• Background information

• Hook

• Thesis statement

Multiple Choice

This provides additional information to the hook to help the readers understand the context of your essay.

• Thesis statement
• Background information
• Conclusion
• Body paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about essays?

• Essays are always written in first person
• Essays can only be about factual events
• Essays must always be argumentative
• Essays can be written in a variety of formats and styles

Parts of an Essay: The Body

Open Ended

What is the "body" O an essay?

The Body

The body of your essay is where you make arguments supporting your thesis, provide evidence, and develop your ideas. Its purpose is to present, interpret, and analyze the information and sources you have gathered to support your argument.

Length of the Body

The length of the body depends on the type of essay. On average, the body comprises 60–80% of your essay. For a high school essay, this could be just three paragraphs, but for a graduate school essay of 6,000 words, the body could take up 8–10 pages.

Paragraph Structure

• Topic Sentence - introduces the stand or claim from the thesis statement.

• Evidence - facts or data that supports the stand or claim.

• Interpretation - interpret and explain the evidence, and show how it helps develop your overall argument.

Example

One of the main causes of global warming is the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat and prevent it from escaping into space. According to NASA, the most important greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. These gases are emitted by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, agriculture, and industrial processes. The greenhouse effect is essential for life on Earth, but too much of it can lead to dangerous consequences such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity.