This presentation mentions the main types of essays and the steps of writing an effective essay in an ESL classroom.

2. Critical essay
Persuasive essay
Narrative essay
Argumentative essay
Descriptive essay
Compare and Contrast essay
Cause and Effect essay
Expository essay

3. 1.Decode the question: identify the topic and
analyze the task
2.Brainstorm: write down as many ideas
related to the topic using mind maps
3.Plan and make an outline: choose the best
ideas and write topic sentences for the
paragraphs that will make up the body
4.Write the response: write a 4-5 paragraph
essay which includes an introduction, body
and conclusion
5.Revise: check your essay for errors

4. Introduction(1 paragraph)
Body(2-3 paragraphs)
Conclusion(1 paragraph)

5. 1.Introduce the general topic
2.Narrow the topic down to focus more on the
question
3.Restate the question in your own words
4.Write the THESIS STATEMENT which is the
controlling idea of the essay(your opinion)

6. In your opinion, what is the most important
characteristic of a successful student?
Describe the characteristic and give reasons
for your opinion.
Success is the ultimate goal of every student.
In order to be successful, a student must have
certain characteristics.
Perhaps the most important characteristic is
diligence.
Being diligent is essential for many reasons.

7. Add a definition
A diligent person is one who works very hard.
Add another sentence that narrows the topic
These characteristics include qualities like
motivation and intelligence.

8. Success is the ultimate goal of every student.
In order to be successful, a student must have
certain characteristics. These characteristics
include qualities like motivation and
intelligence. Perhaps the most important
characteristic is diligence. A diligent person
is one who works very hard. Being diligent is
essential for many reasons.

9. The body should contain 2-3 paragraphs.
Each paragraph should have a topic sentence
that supports the thesis statement.
The ideas in each paragraph should support the
topic sentence of that paragraph.

10. One reason a student must work hard is that
there are many assignments that must be
completed. (topic sentence 1)
-homework -essays
-reading assignments
-research -projects
Another reason for a student to be diligent is
that there are numerous tests to prepare for.
(topic sentence 2)
-weekly quizzes -midterm exams
-finals

11. Many paragraphs can be made better by adding
details.
Asking and answering questions will help you
strengthen your paragraphs.
Why?
Where?
When?
How?
What?

12. Although seat belts have been shown to
save lives, people give a number of reasons for
not using them. First, many people think they
are a nuisance. Second, many people are lazy.
Third, some people don’t believe they will
have an accident. Finally, some people are
afraid the seat belt will trap them in their car.
All of these reasons seem inadequate since
statistics show that wearing seat belts saves
lives and prevents serious injuries.

13. The paragraph can be improved by adding
details to answer the following questions:
 Why don’t people like seat belts?
 In what way are people lazy?
 Why do people think they won’t have an
accident?
 Under what circumstances might people get
trapped?

14. Although seat belts have been shown to save
lives, people give a number of reasons for not
using them. First, many people think they are a
nuisance. They say the belt is uncomfortable and
inhibits freedom of movement. Second, many
people are lazy. For them, it is too much trouble
to put on and adjust a seat belt, especially if they
are only going a short distance. Third, some people
don’t believe they will have an accident because
they are carful and experienced drivers. They
think they will be able to react quickly to avoid a
crash Finally, some people are afraid the seat belt
will trap them in their car. They feel that if they
have an accident, they might not be able to get
out of a car that is burning. All of these reasons
seem inadequate since statistics show that wearing
seat belts saves lives and prevents serious injuries.

15. 1.Restate the thesis statement in different
words
2.Summarize the main ideas of the essay( topic
sentences of each paragraph of the body)
3.Make a suggestion, give a solution or make a
prediction
Note: Do not include any new ideas in this part
of the essay.

16. Organization Cohesion
Vocabulary Grammar
Writing
concisely