Essay Writing with P-E-E Method

The video tutorial explains how to write a compare and contrast essay using the PEE method. It covers the structure of an essay, including the introduction with background information and thesis statement, writing paragraphs with topic sentences, linking ideas back to the thesis, and concluding the essay by summarizing main points. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of coherence and provides tips for effective essay writing.

What is the primary purpose of the thesis statement in an essay?

• To conclude the essay

• To provide background information

• To introduce the author

• To outline the main points and order of discussion

What is the role of background information in the introduction?

• To conclude the introduction

• To confuse the reader

• To provide context for the topic

• To list all references

How can a thesis statement serve as a roadmap for the reader?

• By introducing unrelated topics

• By providing a detailed conclusion

• By outlining the main points and their order

• By listing all references

Why is it important to have a topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce a new topic unrelated to the thesis

• To inform the reader about the paragraph's main idea

• To provide a conclusion for the paragraph

What does the 'E' in the P-E-E method stand for?

• Exposition

• Example

• Explanation

• Evidence

Which part of the P-E-E method involves providing examples?

• Point

• Conclusion

• Evidence

• Explanation

How should each paragraph's topic sentence relate to the thesis statement?

• It should introduce a new idea

• It should link back to the thesis statement

• It should summarize the thesis

• It should contradict the thesis

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• To restate the thesis

• To provide background information

• To introduce a new topic

• To summarize the paragraph's main points

What should be avoided in the conclusion of an essay?

• Restating the thesis

• Introducing new information

• Summarizing main points

• Providing final thoughts

What should a conclusion primarily focus on?

• Providing detailed evidence

• Restating the thesis and summarizing main points

• Listing all references

• Introducing new arguments