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How to expand on the topic of an article for an essay

Here are questions you must ask yourself about the article you are reading, so that you are "digging deeper" into the meaning of the article, not just …

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Now you are ready to begin your essay response: Essay Response

Introduction (Main Topic for your essay / ideas + Thesis Statement (Your 3 reasons for your idea) 3 Body Paragraphs: Each one comes from your Thesis …

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What needs quoting and what should be paraphrased in an essay?

Learning how to use an article to support your ideas when you write an essay response. What can you paraphrase and what must you quote and how to quote? What …

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How to Construct a Body Paragraph

Thoughts and ideas must be organized. Do not jump from one idea to another because the reader will be confused about what your point. I know it is difficult to …

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Writing essays

Introduction to an Essay An essay introduction should have: Topic Sentence (your hook) + your Thesis Statement (your 2-3 reasons for your opinion of your Topic …

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Writing an Essay Introduction

An introduction must have your general main topic and that is only one, and then your three supporting main points, that support or explain your opinion in your …

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How to Annotate an Article + Creating Your Response (Summary & Essay)

How to Annotate LOOK UP every word that you are not 100% sure about the meaning. Underline what is the Main Topic of the story. Underline all of the …

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Brainstorming Ideas for an Essay

When brainstorming, think of every detail that you can imagine and list them. You are preparing to use them in an essay. The more details you include in your …

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