Crafting a well-structured essay involves several key elements to ensure clarity and coherence. Begin with a compelling introduction that captures the reader’s attention. Follow this with body paragraphs, each containing a distinct point that supports your thesis, backed by evidence and explanations.
Look back on the text to make sure everything in right
Make sure to take my time while answering
Short reading and questions
Use details from reading to help support my answer when writing a short answer question
News paper
Make sure there are 2 quotes
Who?,What?,Where?,When?,Why?,How?.
Grammar Mistakes I Make
Make sure to capitalize names of everything
Make sure I also capitalize the first word of a new sentence
Make sure I capitalize my I's
Make sure I don't use short forms such as
You'll, You will
Gotta, Going to
Im, I am
Gonna, Going to
Opinion Essay Checklist
General
- Does one idea flow smoothly to the next?
- Do the sentence structures and lengths vary?
- Does every sentience relate to the thesis?
- Does everything make sense?
- Is the essay convincing?
- Are grammar, punctuation, and spelling correct?
Conclusion
- Does the last paragraph remind readers of all of the main points of the essay, without going into too much detail and repeating everything readers just read
- Is the conclusion free of any new information
(like a supporting point)?
- Does the last sentence leave readers with a strong final impression?
Body Paragraphs
- Write 3 paragraphs, each with a point that supports the thesis
-Provide details to further explain each of the three supporting points
- Are the supporting details presented in the order from weakest to strongest?
-Point, proof, explanation
Introduction
- Does the 1st sentence grab the readers attention
- Does the 1st paragraph include a general overview of the topic of the essay
- Does the 1st paragraph include a thesis statement that strongly and clearly states the writers point of view? Does the thesis clue readers in as to what the essay is going to be about
