Monday, March 4, 2013

Writing a Winning Essay

Introduction:  
- Should be interesting to read.  Could be funny, tell a surprising fact, start with a quote from someone awesome, etc.
- MUST include your thesis statement.
THESIS:  Tells in not very many words what your essay is about.  Ex:  Some advantages the Europeans had over the Incas were _________, __________, and ___________.

Body Paragraphs:
- You should have 3.
- Each paragraph talks about 1 advantage.  Ex:  (Topic sentences of first paragraph) The first advantage the Europeans had was ____________. 

Conclusion:

- Restate your thesis
- Restate your interesting/funny grabber.

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