The Art of Essay Writing in English

The Art of Essay Writing in English
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The Art of Essay Writing in English

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write a basic essay in English by understanding the topic sentences, structure and thesis statements.

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Explain to the students what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.
Topic Sentences
Topic sentences are the main idea of each paragraph. They help the reader understand the purpose of the paragraph.

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Explain to the students what topic sentences are and why they are important.
Structure
The structure of an essay consists of an introduction, the main body, and a conclusion.

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Explain to the students the three parts of an essay.
Introduction
The introduction should grab the reader's attention and introduce the topic.

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Explain to the students what the introduction should contain.
Body Paragraphs
The body (middle) paragraphs should each contain a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and examples.

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Explain to the students what the body paragraphs should contain.
Conclusion
The conclusion should summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement.

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Explain to the students what the conclusion should contain.
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is the main idea of the essay and should be included in the introduction.

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Explain to the students what the thesis statement is and why it is important.
Example Essay Outline
Introduction: Grab attention, introduce topic, and thesis statement.

Body paragraph 1: Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and examples.

Body paragraph 2
: Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and examples.

Body paragraph 3: Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and examples.

Conclusion: Summarize main points and restate thesis statement.

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Show an example essay outline to the students.
Example Topic Sentence
Topic sentence: The benefits of exercise go beyond physical health.

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Show an example of a topic sentence to the students.
Example Supporting Sentences
Supporting sentences: Exercise can improve mental health, reduce stress levels, and increase energy levels.

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Show an example of supporting sentences to the students.
Example Conclusion
In conclusion, exercise not only improves physical health but also has a positive impact on mental health and well-being.

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Show an example of a conclusion to the students.
Practice Writing
Write a short essay on a topic of your choice using the structure and guidelines discussed in the lesson.

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Give the students time to practice writing an essay on their own.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.