Writing Essay Exams and Topic Sentence Review.pptVIP

Paragraphs: Step by Step (Try it) Step 2: Choose ESSENTIAL aspects. Ask yourself this question: What are the essential details needed to reinforce your main point? Example: Topic: A commute to work or school. With a main point: ? Details: ? Topic: An embarrassing experience. With a main point: ? Details: ? Topic: A typical evening at home. With a main point: ? Details: ? from Anker, S. (2001). Real writing with readings: Paragraphs and essays for college, work, and everyday life. (2nd ed.) Boston: Bedford/St.Martins. Step 2 Writing Topic Topic: American values. Essay Question: Compare and contrast American values with the values of China. Topic: With a main point: ? Paragraphs: Step by Step Step 3: Give details. Give examples and details that will support the main point of the paragraph (and the essay) and make each point more specific. Remember that you want your readers to understand your logic and thought process. Try to use one or more details/examples to explain the point. Use details that offer understanding and insight into the points. Unnecessary details may confuse the reader. Adapted from Anker, S. (2001). Real writing with readings: Paragraphs and essays for college, work, And everyday life. (2nd ed.) Boston: Bedford/St.Martins. Step 3 from Anker, S. (2001). Real writing with readings: Paragraphs and essays for college, work, and everyday life. (2nd ed.) Boston: Bedford/St.Martins. Computer generated image from NokiaBetaLabs by Ole Kirkeby (2001) at: /category/blogging/step-counter * from Anker, S. (2001). Real writing with readings: Paragraphs and essays for college, work, and everyday life. (2nd ed.) Boston: Bedford/St.Martins. Computer generated image from NokiaBetaLabs by Ole Kirkeby (2001) at: /category/blogging/step-counter * from Anker, S. (2001). Real writing with readings: Paragraphs and essays for college, work, and everyday life. (2nd ed.) Boston: Bedford/St.Martins. Compute