Essay Writing Essentials

Mrs. Morales provides a guide to writing a three-paragraph essay using a five-step process. The video covers choosing a topic, writing an engaging introduction, organizing the body with detailed information, and crafting a strong conclusion. The example of a dream vacation to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii is used to illustrate these steps. The video concludes with a reminder to review, edit, and revise the essay, ensuring it is well-organized and engaging.

What is the first step in writing a three-paragraph essay according to Mrs. Morales?

• Choose your topic

• Write the body

• Write the conclusion

• Edit and revise

What should you do if you haven't been assigned a topic for your essay?

• Brainstorm ideas

• Choose a random topic

• Start writing immediately

• Skip the introduction

What is the purpose of the introduction paragraph in an essay?

• To grab the reader's attention

• To list references

• To summarize the essay

• To provide detailed information

How many sentences should each paragraph ideally contain?

• Nine to ten sentences

• Six to eight sentences

• Three to five sentences

• One to two sentences

What analogy does Mrs. Morales use to describe the structure of an essay?

• A building

• A tree

• An ice cream cone

• A sandwich

What should the body of the essay include?

• A list of references

• Detailed and organized information

• A summary of the introduction

• Unrelated anecdotes

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity at Aulani?

• Ukulele lessons

• Horseback riding

• Snorkeling

• Crafts

What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?

• To introduce new ideas

• To list all the references

• To wrap up the essay and reinforce the main points

• To provide a detailed analysis

What should a good conclusion help the reader do?

• Forget the essay

• Understand the writer's response to the topic

• Start a new essay

• Ignore the details

What is the final step in the essay writing process?

• Choose a topic

• Write the introduction

• Review, edit, and revise

• Submit the essay