- Plan - 5':
- make decision 'bout what to write <=> choose your thesis
- brainstorm 'bout the ideas + arrangement
- outline
- Write - 25':
- write separate paragraph to develop each major point
- each point should directly support the thesis
- Revise - 5':
- (stupid) grammar (mistake)
- vocabulary errors
Writing structure
- Introduction (~4 sentences)
- introduce the general topic of the essay
- focus on the question (restate the question by ur own words)
- state ur thesis
- Body
- supporting point 1
- topic sentence <=> main idea of the paragraph
- specific examples/reasons/other details supporting the topic sentence
- additional details
- supporting point 2
- ...
- Conclusion (1-2 sentences): choose 1 of the following:
- restate the thesis in different words
- summarize the supporting points
- draw a conclusion
- make a prediction
- make a recommendation
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