Types of Essays

How many types of essays are there?

• 12

• 3

• 17

• 6

Which of the following is NOT in Analytical Essays?

• Breaking a topic down into smaller parts.

• Explain something bit by bit.

• Usually about a text, process, or idea.

• To persuade someone to do or not do something.

Which of the following does a Compare / Contrast essay do?

• To highlight simiarities and differences.

• To break down something into smaller parts.

• To persuade someone to do or not do something.

• To break rules.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

An Argumentative Essay sometimes has what extra element?

• The use of "I, me."

• Extra citation.

• A 4th body paragraph presenting the opposite argument for rebuttal.

• A second introduction.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the type of essay you will likely write the most of during your 1st year at university?

• Creative

• Analytical

• Compare / Contrast

• Persuasive

What is the 2nd type of essay you will write the most at university? (It might tie...)

• Creative

• Compare

• Argumentative

• Research

Which question below is an example of a Creative Essay topic?

• Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

• What was life like for Renaissance women?

• Did the Nurse and Friar Lawrence cause the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

• Should schools teach Romeo and Juliet?

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CCSS.W.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.3A

CCSS.W.9-10.3B

CCSS.W.9-10.4

The Persuasive Essay...

• Is a style of essay that forces a student to look past guidelines and set structures

• Answers some specific question through a research of the relevant literature

• Is meant to convince the target audience to do something or not do something.

• Analyzes a piece of literature from different angles

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.4

An Analytical Essay...

• Is meant to convince the target audience to do something or not to do something.

• Analyzes a piece of literature from different angles

• Is a style of essay that forces a student to look past guidelines and set structures.

• Answers some specific question through research of the relevant literature.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Answers some specific question through research of the relevant literature.

• Research Essay

• Creative Essay

• Persuasive / Argumentative Essay

• Compare / Contrast Essay

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CCSS.W.9-10.7

CCSS.W.9-10.8